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G158 DPU

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,585 mi
Last recorded96,585 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG158 DPU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 96,585 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 96,369 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 96,369 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 95,424 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 94,813 miles

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 DPU is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G158 DPU, 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 G158 DPU registered?

G158 DPU is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 April 1990.

Is G158 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G158 DPU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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