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G150 EBL

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,026 mi
Last recorded162,026 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG150 EBL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 162,026 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 176,134 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 161,609 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 161,520 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 161,520 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes req service & all 4 tyers hav signs ov cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2010 161,328 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 13 Aug 2009 160,300 miles

all 4 tyers showing signs ov cracking in tread / ceep eye on them please

Pass 1 Aug 2008 159,012 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 155,788 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front no plate slight crack

Fail 9 Aug 2007 155,788 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no plate slight crack

Fail 27 Jan 2006 155,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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G150 EBL is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G150 EBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G150 EBL registered?

G150 EBL is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 June 1990.

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