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G199 EHP

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

67,537 mi
Last recorded67,537 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG199 EHP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 67,537 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 67,407 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 67,256 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 67,064 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 66,716 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 66,586 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,284 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,144 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,883 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken( system still supported).

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,692 miles

Front bump stops deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,375 miles

Exhaust leak from manifold gasket.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,207 miles

N/S/F Anti-roll bar link rubber bush debonded.

Play in O/S of steering rack.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 65,207 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F Anti-roll bar link rubber bush debonded.

Play in O/S of steering rack.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,688 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,000 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,586 miles

Nearside front bump stop worn.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,200 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,679 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 57,398 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,882 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,937 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G199 EHP is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 G199 EHP, 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 G199 EHP registered?

G199 EHP is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 February 1990.

Is G199 EHP safe to buy?

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