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G132 VUL

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG132 VUL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front floor pan corroding

near side body damage

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 Jul 2011

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front floor pan corroding

near side body damage

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2010 175,187 miles

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

corrosion to all wheel arches

n/s/f door sill holed due to corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2010 175,187 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to all wheel arches

n/s/f door sill holed due to corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2009 168,922 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 168,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2007 161,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 161,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 155,867 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 147,854 miles

front and rear number plates starting to fade

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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G132 VUL is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G132 VUL, 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 G132 VUL registered?

G132 VUL is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 April 1990.

Is G132 VUL safe to buy?

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