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G158 ADP

1990 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,169 mi
Last recorded184,169 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG158 ADP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 184,169 miles

fuel stains on tank,rust in rear body panels,nsf jacking point,osr wheel arch,general body rust,movement ns rack,osf binding slightly,osf&nsr tyre closr to min limits,smell of petrol around vehicle can't see leak.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 184,169 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel stains on tank,rust in rear body panels,nsf jacking point,osr wheel arch,general body rust,movement ns rack,osf binding slightly,osf&nsr tyre closr to min limits,smell of petrol around vehicle can't see leak.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 181,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 181,503 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 177,358 miles

slight play,ns\steer rack,ns lower b\joint,nsr s\frame support bush split,general body and underside corrosion,rear brakes uneven in operation when applied together,osf brake binding slightly.

Fail 2 Nov 2005 177,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G158 ADP is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Bronze 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 G158 ADP, 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 G158 ADP registered?

G158 ADP is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 January 1990.

Is G158 ADP safe to buy?

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