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G124 XRG

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,562 mi
Last recorded156,562 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG124 XRG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2025 156,562 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Corrosion appearing in multiple places outside prescribed area (front, rear and under bonnent) all marked with yellow chalk

Knocking noise from possibly O/S/F? recommend attention

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 156,330 miles

Offside Front panel corroded behind headlight area

Offside Front windscreen panel corroded

Offside Rear panel correded under bumper

Fail 5 Jun 2024 156,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened bracket mounting corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front panel corroded behind headlight area

Offside Front windscreen panel corroded

Offside Rear panel correded under bumper

Pass 23 Dec 2022 156,014 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch at front corroded through

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded through

Offside Front windscreen panel corroded through

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded through at front

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded through at rear

Pass 14 Jun 2018 155,998 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 155,503 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 155,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 153,347 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 152,877 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 150,807 miles

Brake ware indicator light on

both oytter sill corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 150,807 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake ware indicator light on

both oytter sill corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2011 144,520 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 132,172 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 119,496 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general corrosion under car

Pass 18 Jun 2008 116,533 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 115,878 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres uneven wear rust in outer sills & underbody

Pass 4 Jul 2006 114,483 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 114,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 XRG is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XRG, 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 XRG is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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