MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,831 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
power steering pipes wet
slight play in steering rack
BIGGER PROFILE FIITED TO REAR
Battery insecure
T rated tyres on rear -H rated fitted to front
center silencer corroded
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
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
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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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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