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G119 HNY

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

219,129 mi
Last recorded219,129 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG119 HNY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 219,129 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 214,073 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 208,093 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 202,415 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 196,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 189,872 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 183,368 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 183,337 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 176,468 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 169,897 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 164,717 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 18,643 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 177,971 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 177,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Oct 2009 172,807 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 165,986 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2007 159,380 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing thin and uneven. †Spare tyre worn below legal limit.

Pass 11 May 2006 168,255 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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G119 HNY is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HNY, 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 G119 HNY registered?

G119 HNY is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is G119 HNY safe to buy?

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