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G105 USL

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,520 mi
Last recorded93,520 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG105 USL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 93,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 93,384 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 93,305 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,221 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 93,139 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 93,036 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,034 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle crosstube (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from t piece to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2016 93,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle crosstube (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from t piece to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,029 miles

n/s/f scuttle panel holed.

Fail 31 May 2013 93,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f scuttle panel holed.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 92,754 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 92,417 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 91,873 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 91,873 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2009 91,194 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 91,194 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 89,802 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 May 2008 89,802 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 87,445 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 83,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 83,084 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G105 USL is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G105 USL, 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.

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What year was G105 USL registered?

G105 USL is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 1990.

Is G105 USL safe to buy?

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