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G116 ELB

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,221 mi
Last recorded91,221 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG116 ELB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 91,221 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 91,221 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 90,976 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 90,963 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 90,810 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 90,674 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,579 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 90,579 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,578 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 90,411 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,352 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 90,264 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 90,143 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 89,203 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 88,358 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 88,358 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 87,291 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 87,291 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 86,436 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 86,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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G116 ELB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G116 ELB, 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 G116 ELB registered?

G116 ELB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G116 ELB safe to buy?

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