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G279 YEE

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

140,883 mi
Last recorded140,883 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 YEE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 140,883 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 140,709 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 140,398 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 140,278 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 140,108 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2019 139,884 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 139,652 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 138,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2016 138,336 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 136,517 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 135,285 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 133,598 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 132,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 130,958 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 129,346 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 126,935 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 120,952 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 120,952 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 116,631 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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G279 YEE is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 G279 YEE, 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 G279 YEE?

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What year was G279 YEE registered?

G279 YEE is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G279 YEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G279 YEE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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