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G268 ESB

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,059 mi
Last recorded157,059 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG268 ESB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 157,059 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 157,020 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 151,926 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 151,926 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 139,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 131,512 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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G268 ESB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,795cc 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 G268 ESB, 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 G268 ESB registered?

G268 ESB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 April 1990.

Is G268 ESB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G268 ESB 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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