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G191 VYO

1990 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,741 mi
Last recorded85,741 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG191 VYO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 85,741 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 84,341 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 84,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 83,766 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,330 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,551 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 82,186 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 81,363 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 78,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 78,467 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 76,718 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 76,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smear

Pass 31 May 2012 65,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate is starting to deteriate

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in the offside front wheel

Fail 17 Jun 2011 58,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

signs of perishing on both the rear sub frame bushs

signs of perishing on both the rear tyres

slight play both front wheels

Fail 22 Jun 2010 50,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

signs of perishing on both the rear sub frame bushs

signs of perishing on both the rear tyres

slight play both front wheels

Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,306 miles

All four tyres cracking on sidewalls

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate cracked

rear axl bushes starting too spilt

washer pipes leaking

Fail 17 Jun 2009 39,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All four tyres cracking on sidewalls

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate cracked

rear axl bushes starting too spilt

washer pipes leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,670 miles

age cracks in all tyres

cracks in front no plate

Pass 31 May 2007 31,591 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

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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G191 VYO is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G191 VYO, 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

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What year was G191 VYO registered?

G191 VYO is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 June 1990.

Is G191 VYO safe to buy?

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