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G132 WJA

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

137,731 mi
Last recorded137,731 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG132 WJA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 137,731 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 137,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 137,699 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 130,477 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 130,477 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 130,455 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 130,455 miles

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 130,455 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 130,455 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 130,455 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 130,434 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2017 129,635 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 29 May 2016 128,460 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 127,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f chassis next to exhaust has surface corrsion

o/s/f inner sill next to jacking point has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2014 125,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f chassis next to exhaust has surface corrosion

o/s/f inner sill next to jacking point has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2013 123,820 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 122,546 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 122,546 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 121,540 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 120,410 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 118,785 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 117,291 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 117,291 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 116,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 113,830 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 111,239 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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G132 WJA is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 G132 WJA, 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 G132 WJA registered?

G132 WJA is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 May 1990.

Is G132 WJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G132 WJA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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