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G300 JYC

1989 BMW 3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,962 mi
Last recorded130,962 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG300 JYC
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 130,962 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 130,737 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 130,144 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear axle subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2014 129,159 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 125,129 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 125,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 120,824 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 115,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 110,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 106,171 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 106,171 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 100,028 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 93,528 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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G300 JYC is a 1989 BMW 3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G300 JYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 37 years old, this BMW 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G300 JYC registered?

G300 JYC is a 1989 BMW 3, first registered on 25 August 1989.

Is G300 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G300 JYC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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