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G17 JSH

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

80,481 mi
Last recorded80,481 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 JSH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 80,481 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 79,163 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 78,163 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested 2 brake pipes corroded low oil on dipstick (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed oil below min on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements cant turn it off (4.5.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation stayes on (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel pipes by tank deep cuts cords exposed (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 74,282 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 71,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 71,538 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 71,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high The headlamp is insecure at the bottom causing the beam to be pointing to high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength The subframe has a hole caused by corrosion right next to the mounting bolt in the O/S/F wheel arch marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where the rigid pipe comes through from the wheel arch to the flexi is corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where the rigid pipe comes through from the wheel arch to the flexi is corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 67,750 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 67,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Corrosion not within a prescribed area

Pass 25 Oct 2019 61,783 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 57,304 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 57,304 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 57,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 55,360 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 55,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,825 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 54,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 54,318 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 54,318 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,699 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,053 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 50,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,625 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,471 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 47,469 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,597 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 45,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 43,781 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 JSH is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 G17 JSH, 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 JSH registered?

G17 JSH is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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