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G139 FRF

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,404 mi
Last recorded120,404 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG139 FRF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 120,404 miles

all previous advisories still stand apart from that offside front tyre has been replaced.

Fail 9 Jan 2009 120,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion ,offside outer and inner sill,nearside rear inner and outer sill.other areas heavily underseald making corrosion assesment hard.

front exhaust clamp broken but still supports system.

front reg plate damaged but still readable.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 116,293 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 115,898 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 115,898 miles

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

front number plate poor condtion

rear wiper blade split

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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G139 FRF is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 G139 FRF, 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 G139 FRF registered?

G139 FRF is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 February 1990.

Is G139 FRF safe to buy?

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