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G153 HYG

1990 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,263 mi
Last recorded157,263 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 HYG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 157,263 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 157,176 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 157,173 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 157,063 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 154,077 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 153,656 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres perished

underbody heavily sealed

Fail 3 Nov 2016 153,638 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Coolant leak around radiator ()

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Front both tyres perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 24 May 2013 152,885 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 152,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes heavily corroded will require further investigation

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 152,470 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 149,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 146,777 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK REAR AXLE - N/S DRIVE SHAFT SEAL

REAR AXLE CROSS BEAM BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Fail 22 Jul 2010 146,777 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK REAR AXLE - N/S DRIVE SHAFT SEAL

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR AXLE CROSS BEAM BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 5 Mar 2009 145,626 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 144,497 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 144,454 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 141,933 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 135,975 miles

brake warning light on

nearside & offside front jacking mounts corroded

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 HYG is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HYG, 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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What year was G153 HYG registered?

G153 HYG is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G153 HYG safe to buy?

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