MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside mirror glass missing
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
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G157 XST is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G157 XST, 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 G157 XST registered?
G157 XST is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is G157 XST safe to buy?
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