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G124 CDE

1990 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

172,599 mi
Last recorded172,599 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG124 CDE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 172,599 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 171,637 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 168,832 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 168,673 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 167,779 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 167,061 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 165,114 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 162,061 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 158,061 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 152,862 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 152,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 149,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 142,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 135,385 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 134,930 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 132,300 miles

Oil leak

Both rear shock absorber top mounts detiorating.

N/S/F Indicator lens cracked.

Fail 24 May 2010 132,300 miles

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

Oil leak

Both rear shock absorber top mounts detiorating.

N/S/F Indicator lens cracked.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 128,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 30 Apr 2008 123,781 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 118,415 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 112,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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G124 CDE is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 G124 CDE, 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

How do I check the history of G124 CDE?

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What year was G124 CDE registered?

G124 CDE is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 June 1990.

Is G124 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G124 CDE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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