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G192 VGD

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

110,945 mi
Last recorded110,945 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG192 VGD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 110,945 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 110,880 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 110,836 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 110,712 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 110,385 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 110,212 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 110,014 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 109,709 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 109,474 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 108,907 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 108,901 miles

Electrical wiring insecure audio cable (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement plus bracket loose (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2010 103,893 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 May 2008 99,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 93,933 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 85,276 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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G192 VGD is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 G192 VGD, 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 G192 VGD registered?

G192 VGD is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G192 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G192 VGD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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