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G166 CLK

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,321 mi
Last recorded144,321 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 CLK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 144,321 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 139,752 miles

both front steering rack boots damp

Pass 23 Aug 2011 138,680 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2011 138,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 132,874 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 132,176 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 123,228 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 114,977 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 114,857 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 110,207 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 110,190 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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G166 CLK is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G166 CLK, 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 G166 CLK registered?

G166 CLK is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G166 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G166 CLK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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