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20 JED

1990 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,712 mi
Last recorded32,712 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 JED
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 32,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,435 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,407 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 27,889 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 27,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,513 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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20 JED is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 20 JED, 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 20 JED registered?

20 JED is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is 20 JED safe to buy?

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