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G276 WWL

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,112 mi
Last recorded111,112 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG276 WWL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 111,112 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 110,114 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 109,315 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 108,171 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 107,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 106,440 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 105,513 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 105,513 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 103,720 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 101,725 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 100,062 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,298 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 98,298 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,011 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 93,962 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 93,962 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 92,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cuts to nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 7 Feb 2013 92,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cuts to nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,178 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 89,757 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 89,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 87,437 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,437 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 82,066 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 77,276 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 77,276 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 70,820 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 64,116 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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G276 WWL is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G276 WWL, 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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G276 WWL is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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