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G112 HAN

1990 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,077 mi
Last recorded58,077 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG112 HAN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 58,077 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 58,077 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 57,927 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 57,700 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 57,440 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 57,055 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 56,562 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 56,066 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 54,794 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 53,794 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 52,783 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,654 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 47,562 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,190 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 46,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

fan belts noisey

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,054 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 46,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,525 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2011 45,525 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,774 miles

Oil leak

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have minor cracking to sidewalls

Fail 9 Jun 2010 43,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have minor cracking to sidewalls

Pass 13 Jun 2009 43,156 miles

Battery insecure

all four tyres on this vehicle have minor cracking to the sidewalls

Fail 8 Jun 2009 43,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

all four tyres on this vehicle have minor cracking to the sidewalls

Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,926 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 42,914 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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G112 HAN is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G112 HAN, 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 G112 HAN registered?

G112 HAN is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is G112 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G112 HAN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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