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G204 LCY

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,098 mi
Last recorded132,098 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG204 LCY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 132,098 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 129,737 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 125,370 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 121,206 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,859 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 115,587 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 115,587 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 113,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 111,622 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 110,268 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 107,168 miles

edge wearing front tyres

Pass 13 May 2015 97,258 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 96,104 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 83,998 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,407 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 75,825 miles

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

slight binding both sides rear brakes

Fail 13 May 2011 75,823 miles

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

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

slight binding both sides rear brakes

Pass 14 May 2010 71,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Osr and nsr wheels binding slightly/adjustment required?

Osr arch corroded

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2010 71,878 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 71,434 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 70,980 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 70,150 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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G204 LCY is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G204 LCY, 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 G204 LCY registered?

G204 LCY is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 1990.

Is G204 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G204 LCY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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