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A20 GGJ

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,083 mi
Last recorded76,083 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 GGJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 76,083 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 72,996 miles

stunning example.

wet test, carried out in wet weather conditions.

Pass 30 Jan 2024 68,850 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,138 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm swivel joint has slight play ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2022 67,099 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation brake light switch faulty,brake lights staying on (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm swivel joint has slight play ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 66,828 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 66,375 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements brake light switch occasionally defective (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 66,371 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements brake light switch occasionally defective (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2014 61,566 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 61,566 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,981 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,433 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 51,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion rerar wheel arches

unable to check door sill correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2009 49,862 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,819 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,814 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,818 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 46,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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A20 GGJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A20 GGJ, 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 A20 GGJ registered?

A20 GGJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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