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G307 ELB

1990 BMW 318

Red Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,300 mi
Last recorded133,300 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 31886,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG307 ELB
MakeBMW
Model318
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 133,300 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 133,279 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 133,278 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear coil springs have been replaced with alternatives

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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G307 ELB is a 1990 BMW 318 in Red with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 86,094 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G307 ELB registered?

G307 ELB is a 1990 BMW 318, first registered on 27 June 1990.

Is G307 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G307 ELB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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