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G119 DJM

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

179,266 mi
Last recorded179,266 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG119 DJM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 179,266 miles

Corrosion under the vehicle rear

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear wishbones rusty both

Pass 29 Aug 2025 178,929 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 178,904 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 178,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 178,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 178,804 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 178,742 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 178,687 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 178,572 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 178,323 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 177,933 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 177,380 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 176,069 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 176,069 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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G119 DJM is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G119 DJM, 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 G119 DJM registered?

G119 DJM is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 June 1990.

Is G119 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G119 DJM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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