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G141 UGU

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,273 mi
Last recorded84,273 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG141 UGU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 84,273 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 84,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive failed at 3.875 minimum pass 3.500 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 83,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 83,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 82,461 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 81,927 miles

front and rear brake check recomended

Pass 20 May 2016 80,954 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 80,063 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 77,372 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 76,665 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 75,547 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 74,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 73,820 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2010 73,811 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 72,701 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leaks underside of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2008 72,325 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 May 2007 71,414 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 71,414 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 70,700 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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G141 UGU is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G141 UGU, 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 G141 UGU registered?

G141 UGU is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 May 1990.

Is G141 UGU safe to buy?

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