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G146 DPK

1990 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,106 mi
Last recorded156,106 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG146 DPK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 156,106 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 152,676 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 151,977 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 150,849 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 146,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate wearing

nearside front wing and rear wheel arches getting rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2013 144,890 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 144,890 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 143,016 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f floor pan rusted & holed

Fail 28 Feb 2012 143,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f floor pan rusted & holed

Pass 2 Mar 2011 140,769 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 137,592 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 137,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 135,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 131,252 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 131,527 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 127,472 miles

as previous advise sheet 922198357048

Fail 27 Feb 2007 127,472 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight softness to offside front suspension leg

Fail 28 Feb 2006 124,556 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 124,556 miles

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

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

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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G146 DPK is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G146 DPK, 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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G146 DPK is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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