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G177 UTA

1990 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,230 mi
Last recorded51,230 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG177 UTA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,230 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear brakes slightly binding

corrosion to n/s/f lower wing area

exhaust blowing manifold area

play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 12 Mar 2008 51,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear brakes slightly binding

corrosion to n/s/f lower wing area

exhaust blowing manifold area

play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 22 Mar 2007 50,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight binding on o s rear

Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,355 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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G177 UTA is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G177 UTA, 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 G177 UTA registered?

G177 UTA is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is G177 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G177 UTA shows 4 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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