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G217 WGX

1990 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

182,709 mi
Last recorded182,709 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG217 WGX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 182,709 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 179,166 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 175,543 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust rubbers cracking

osr/ tyre run flat

Pass 18 Aug 2011 175,386 miles

exhaust blow at rear section

Pass 2 Sep 2010 175,315 miles

offside front shock absorber damp

Fail 2 Sep 2010 175,315 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside front shock absorber damp

Pass 1 Sep 2009 174,974 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 166,954 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 159,940 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 154,883 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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G217 WGX is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G217 WGX, 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 G217 WGX registered?

G217 WGX is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 April 1990.

Is G217 WGX safe to buy?

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