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G168 NRN

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,474 mi
Last recorded88,474 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG168 NRN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 88,474 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,311 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 87,929 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 87,915 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 87,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 82,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front coil springs heavily corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating no excessive movement

both rear brake flexy ferrules heavily corroded

front to rear brake pipes and rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front to rear fuel pipe heavily corroded

slight play in n/s front steering rack joint

Pass 31 Jul 2007 79,899 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 78,380 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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G168 NRN is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G168 NRN, 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 G168 NRN registered?

G168 NRN is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 April 1990.

Is G168 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G168 NRN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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