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G165 VYO

1990 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,691 mi
Last recorded121,691 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2006
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 VYO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2006 121,691 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play within steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2006 121,169 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 121,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside screen wash poor

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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G165 VYO is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G165 VYO, 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

How do I check the history of G165 VYO?

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What year was G165 VYO registered?

G165 VYO is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 1990.

Is G165 VYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G165 VYO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G165 VYO have outstanding finance?

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