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G17 BMR

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,939 mi
Last recorded94,939 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 BMR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 94,939 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 94,714 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 93,609 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,605 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 92,670 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 91,524 miles

brake pad wraning lamp on

service lamp on

slight misfire under load

Pass 1 May 2010 87,322 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 82,270 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 82,270 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 79,915 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 76,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2007 76,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 75,590 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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G17 BMR is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G17 BMR, 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 G17 BMR registered?

G17 BMR is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is G17 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G17 BMR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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