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G15 MJC

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,905 mi
Last recorded159,905 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 MJC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 159,905 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 159,409 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 157,485 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 155,861 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , pipe in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexis from body to suspensions arms (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber broken

Fail 11 May 2018 155,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , pipe in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexis from body to suspensions arms (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber broken

Pass 8 May 2017 154,920 miles

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

Rear parking brake just meets brake efficiency , suggest having the brake serviced

Fail 1 May 2017 154,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on floor with in 30 cm of suspension arm mount. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure at inner wheel arch (7.2.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

registration plate missing both (6.3.1a)

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

Rear parking brake just meets brake efficiency , suggest having the brake serviced

having brake serviced

Pass 13 Jan 2015 148,136 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion to both outer sills(around jacking points)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 143,383 miles

Body Corrosion N/s/f Within 30cm Of Mountings But Not Effecting Strength

Brake Pad Warning Light Illuminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering Collumn Cowling Came Adrift During Test

Pass 1 Feb 2013 137,164 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 137,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 135,030 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 130,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2010 127,225 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 121,343 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 116,383 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 116,383 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate backing slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2007 114,657 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 110,186 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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G15 MJC is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G15 MJC, 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 G15 MJC registered?

G15 MJC is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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