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G107 USL

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,713 mi
Last recorded127,713 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG107 USL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 127,713 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 127,669 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 127,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 127,617 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2018 127,617 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2016 127,520 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 127,519 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 127,446 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 127,446 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 127,273 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking to shoulders

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 127,273 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking to shoulders

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 126,792 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 125,920 miles
Fail 7 May 2008

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 122,421 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 122,416 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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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G107 USL is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G107 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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G107 USL is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 1990.

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