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1 OWA

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

55,597 mi
Last recorded55,597 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 OWA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 55,597 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 54,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 53,321 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 51,853 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 51,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 50,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 50,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,195 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,543 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,783 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,672 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,101 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres perrished

Fail 27 Mar 2013 45,493 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres perrished

Pass 4 Apr 2012 44,895 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,061 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,045 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,117 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on outer shoulder

Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,068 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,059 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,483 miles

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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1 OWA is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 1 OWA, 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 1 OWA registered?

1 OWA is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is 1 OWA safe to buy?

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