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G262 YRJ

1990 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,931 mi
Last recorded145,931 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG262 YRJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 145,931 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 145,293 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 145,293 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 145,293 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 145,293 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 145,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 145,293 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 145,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 144,291 miles

Engine tachometer not working.

Front fog lamp switch inoperative.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp not working.

Nearside Rear direction indicator light intensity reduced.

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lamp faulty.

Offside Rear Reversing lamp not working.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

warning light saying "CHECK" flashing on dash board.

Fail 24 Jul 2018 144,285 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 3.56% vol, limit = 3.50% vol. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases the joint near backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine tachometer not working.

Nearside Rear direction indicator light intensity reduced.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

rear fog lamp tell-tale sign inoperative.

warning light saying "CHECK" flashing on dash board.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 142,467 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 142,412 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 139,499 miles

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Offside Inner steering rack tie rod joint has slight play

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 139,499 miles

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Offside Inner steering rack tie rod joint has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 136,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both front inner sills

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 135,330 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

battery tray corroded

front/rear inner wheelarches corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2011 133,631 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2010 132,940 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 131,103 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 130,853 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 130,852 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2007 127,757 miles

brake pads warning light on

covers over outer sills

engine oil leack

Pass 10 May 2006 121,801 miles

engine oil leack

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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G262 YRJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G262 YRJ, 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 G262 YRJ registered?

G262 YRJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 1990.

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