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G153 CKV

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

105,887 mi
Last recorded105,887 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 CKV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 105,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 105,056 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 103,884 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2021 103,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2015 102,939 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 102,935 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 102,926 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 102,918 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 102,503 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 101,543 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 100,154 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 94,057 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 94,055 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

ns windscreen washer inoperative but os washer provides enough liguid

os rear handbrake cable rubbing drive shaft

rear back window broken

Pass 3 Nov 2006 91,408 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear Sub-frame 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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G153 CKV is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G153 CKV, 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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G153 CKV is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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