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G169 VYO

1990 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,868 mi
Last recorded102,868 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG169 VYO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2026 102,868 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 102,863 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 102,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 102,861 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 102,522 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 101,929 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 100,637 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,469 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 99,465 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 98,101 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 98,101 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 96,751 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 96,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 95,973 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 94,858 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 93,904 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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G169 VYO is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G169 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

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What year was G169 VYO registered?

G169 VYO is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 June 1990.

Is G169 VYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G169 VYO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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