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G154 CJB

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,162 mi
Last recorded158,162 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG154 CJB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 158,162 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 158,109 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 150,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear wheel arch offside corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2006 150,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wheel arch offside corroding

Fail 30 Nov 2005 144,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre close to wear limit. †o/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2005 144,228 miles

o/s front tyre close to wear limit. †o/s rear lamp damaged

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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G154 CJB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G154 CJB, 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 G154 CJB registered?

G154 CJB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 April 1990.

Is G154 CJB safe to buy?

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