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G113 FHD

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,310 mi
Last recorded137,310 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG113 FHD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 137,310 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 137,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside abs wire inscure

Pass 1 Mar 2012 128,721 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 152,961 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 142,829 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 134,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 135,804 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 135,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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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G113 FHD is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G113 FHD, 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 G113 FHD registered?

G113 FHD is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 January 1990.

Is G113 FHD safe to buy?

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