MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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G171 UMW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 UMW, 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 G171 UMW registered?
G171 UMW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 January 1990.
Is G171 UMW safe to buy?
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