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G144 SEW

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,135 mi
Last recorded82,135 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG144 SEW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 82,135 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 84,218 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,555 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 83,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 80,626 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 80,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge,corrosion to sills,floorpans,suspension mounts,ferrules

Pass 20 Jun 2009 73,838 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 73,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak power steering pipe banjo bolt

Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,614 miles

ADVISE : BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES CRACKING.

ADVISE : BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS WORN DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGES.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN STEEL FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN DOWN TO 2mm.

ADVISE : WEAR IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 65,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ADVISE : BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES CRACKING.

ADVISE : BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS WORN DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGES.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN STEEL FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN DOWN TO 2mm.

ADVISE : WEAR IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 57,667 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 57,345 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside park brake effort low

Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,773 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 43,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G144 SEW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 G144 SEW, 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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G144 SEW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 April 1990.

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