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G276 SBV

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,609 mi
Last recorded167,609 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG276 SBV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 167,609 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 176,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 162,105 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 162,090 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 155,141 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 155,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 145,502 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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G276 SBV is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G276 SBV, 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 G276 SBV registered?

G276 SBV is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G276 SBV safe to buy?

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