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G263 VUV

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,550 mi
Last recorded161,550 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG263 VUV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 161,550 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 161,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 148,034 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 148,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 135,238 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Heavy surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

Nearside sill panel damaged

Offside front indicator lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 129,906 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes starting to perish

screen chipped outside zone 'a'

slight play in front suspension

wiper smeary

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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G263 VUV is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G263 VUV, 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

How do I check the history of G263 VUV?

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What year was G263 VUV registered?

G263 VUV is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 May 1990.

Is G263 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G263 VUV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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