MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,307 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
dashboard warnning light on
oil leak
smell oof fuel;unable to see any leaks
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
dashboard warnning light on
oil leak
smell oof fuel;unable to see any leaks
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine running rough
front and rear number plates deteriorating
front screen wash weak
offside front bulk head area corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine running rough
front and rear number plates deteriorating
front screen wash weak
offside front bulk head area corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate damaged and rear number plate starting to fade
offside front wing damaged
oil leak from engine and gearbox area
slight movement in steering rack - offside
stone chips in front windscreen - offside bottom and nearside centre
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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G138 THV is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 G138 THV, 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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G138 THV is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 April 1990.
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