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G195 XFJ

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,235 mi
Last recorded85,235 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG195 XFJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,235 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,471 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack due to tyres age

Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,418 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 69,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 69,013 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 68,991 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 68,461 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 68,428 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 67,952 miles

front brake steel pipes require replacing soon †advise. †rear axle subframe bushes in poor condition advise.

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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G195 XFJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G195 XFJ, 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 G195 XFJ registered?

G195 XFJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 June 1990.

Is G195 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G195 XFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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