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G171 NPT

1990 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,251 mi
Last recorded65,251 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 NPT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,251 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 65,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 65,238 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 65,226 miles

advise corrosion to underbody

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,213 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 65,213 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 65,201 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 65,191 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 65,145 miles

both rear tyres cracked around outer sidewalls

Pass 10 May 2007 65,021 miles

fuel return line corroded to excess

Pass 4 May 2006 64,851 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 64,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both near and off side sills becoming corroded

two front tyres has small cacks in side wall

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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G171 NPT is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G171 NPT, 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 G171 NPT registered?

G171 NPT is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G171 NPT safe to buy?

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