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G148 ALM

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,831 mi
Last recorded134,831 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG148 ALM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 134,831 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

battery loose

dampness at brake servo

general condition of exhaust poor

near side front anti roll bar bush in poor condition

play in steering rack offside

rear handbrake cables outer split

rear subframe bushes loose

Fail 25 Aug 2010 134,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

battery loose

play in steering rack offside

rear handbrake cables outer split

rear subframe bushes loose

Pass 10 Sep 2009 132,357 miles

bonnet pull broken

both front anti roll bar link rubbers worn

centre exhaust mount perished

drivers seatbelt poor

exhaust syustem rusty

nearside door mirror glass missing

rear suspension mounting rubbers worn

rear tyres side walls perished

steerin g rack damp at colum

various body/bumper damage/defects

various oil leaks

Fail 26 Aug 2009 132,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bonnet pull broken

both front anti-roll bar link bushes worn

centre exhaust mounting perished

drivers seat belt poor

engine oil leaks

exhaust rusty

near side door mirror glass missing

rear suspension mountings rubbers worn

rear tyres side walls perishing

steering rack at column damp

various body damage/rust

Pass 29 Aug 2008 128,473 miles

power steering pipes wet

slight play in steering rack

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Battery insecure

T rated tyres on rear -H rated fitted to front

center silencer corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2008 128,473 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

BIGGER PROFILE FIITED TO REAR

Battery insecure

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

T rated tyres on rear -H rated fitted to front

center silencer corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

power steering pipes wet

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2007 123,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 123,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 123,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 119,688 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 116,669 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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G148 ALM is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G148 ALM, 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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G148 ALM is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 April 1990.

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