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G124 KCW

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,686 mi
Last recorded91,686 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG124 KCW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 91,686 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy box (8.1.1 (a))

all under covered in underseal

Pass 22 Sep 2023 91,638 miles

all underbody covered in underseal

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 91,576 miles

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

underside covered excessively sealant prevents inspection of structure

Fail 8 Jul 2022 91,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint split. no ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill needs weld. seams not meeting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear suspension bush - torn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch spot weld not adequate. needs solid welds all along (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Passenger seat rear passenger latch not working. not able to access rear of vehicle

Rear rear seat belts not checked

driver seat rear passenger latch not working. not able to access rear of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2021 91,271 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 90,654 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 89,112 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 170,711 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

general condition under vehicle corroding

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2017 170,710 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion all 4 arches (6.1.C.1)

Body has a projection caused by corrosion front and rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill middle and back (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion chasis (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working all lights not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

general condition under vehicle corroding

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 170,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear bumper danaged

Fail 31 May 2011 170,708 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear bumper danaged

Fail 31 May 2010 165,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2010 165,947 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)

Pass 29 May 2009 161,835 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 May 2009 161,828 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 May 2008 156,945 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 156,945 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 May 2008 156,940 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 149,412 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 149,412 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 145,124 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 145,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 KCW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KCW, 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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G124 KCW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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