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G17 SHH

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,275 mi
Last recorded173,275 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 SHH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 173,275 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 173,100 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 171,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 169,846 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 SHH is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SHH, 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

How do I check the history of G17 SHH?

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What year was G17 SHH registered?

G17 SHH is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is G17 SHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G17 SHH shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G17 SHH have outstanding finance?

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