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1990 BMW 325

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,367 mi
Last recorded56,367 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW 32579,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 VBA
MakeBMW
Model325
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 56,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside washer not working but offside washer covers screen

numerous suspension/steering components underside of vehicle corroded (surface rust)

Fail 7 Apr 2021 56,367 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside washer not working but offside washer covers screen

numerous suspension/steering components underside of vehicle corroded (surface rust)

How Reliable is the BMW 325?

Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
4,833
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
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1 VBA is a 1990 BMW 325 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 79,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 VBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 325 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 325 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1 VBA registered?

1 VBA is a 1990 BMW 325, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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