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G188 SKE

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,021 mi
Last recorded108,021 miles
Recorded on2 May 2006
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG188 SKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2006 108,021 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of front mumber plate borderline

play in off side steering mechanism

Fail 2 May 2006 108,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of front mumber plate borderline

play in off side steering mechanism

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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G188 SKE is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G188 SKE, 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 G188 SKE?

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What year was G188 SKE registered?

G188 SKE is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 January 1990.

Is G188 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G188 SKE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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