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G102 VYO

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

67,010 mi
Last recorded67,010 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG102 VYO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 67,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 67,010 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 66,909 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 66,897 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 66,880 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 66,568 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,983 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 65,817 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 65,565 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 65,243 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 64,681 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 64,112 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 63,292 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 62,542 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 61,268 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 60,518 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,627 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 58,764 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,428 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 56,232 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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G102 VYO is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1990 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 120,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G102 VYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G102 VYO registered?

G102 VYO is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 May 1990.

Is G102 VYO safe to buy?

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