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G281 WHW

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,141 mi
Last recorded21,141 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG281 WHW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 21,141 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 210,478 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 210,263 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 210,263 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 206,217 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 206,217 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 201,507 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 198,023 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 198,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 193,012 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 189,694 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 185,134 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 179,080 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 179,080 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 173,613 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 166,888 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 161,037 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 161,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 153,894 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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G281 WHW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G281 WHW, 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 G281 WHW registered?

G281 WHW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 1990.

Is G281 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G281 WHW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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