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G27 EPA

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,035 mi
Last recorded136,035 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 EPA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 136,035 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 136,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 135,295 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 134,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 132,255 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 130,891 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 129,482 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 127,018 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 126,982 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 123,347 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 139,704 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 138,614 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 138,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 135,661 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 135,661 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 170,623 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2013 167,654 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2012 163,774 miles

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2011 160,601 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 158,310 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 154,300 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 154,254 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 153,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 149,218 miles

Both registration plates slightly deteoriated

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 147,761 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 147,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 145,821 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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G27 EPA is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 G27 EPA, 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 G27 EPA registered?

G27 EPA is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G27 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G27 EPA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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