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G27 VPE

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,133 mi
Last recorded80,133 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 VPE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 80,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

manual headlamp adjusters not in good working order

nearside front roof damage

Fail 1 May 2008 80,133 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front roof damage

Pass 1 May 2007 68,257 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

nearside head lamp glass chipped

Pass 26 Apr 2006 65,884 miles

front number plate is cracked. †

slight wear in both inner rack joints

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 VPE is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G27 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

G27 VPE is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 May 1990.

Is G27 VPE safe to buy?

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