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31 MER

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,781 mi
Last recorded118,781 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration31 MER
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 118,781 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 118,740 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 118,365 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 117,882 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 117,368 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 115,600 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 112,326 miles

boot floor corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 111,631 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 109,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 106,046 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 106,032 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

heat shield over rear exhaust box loose

indicator wires on n/s/f flex

Fail 13 Apr 2010 105,982 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 96,018 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 95,627 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 95,624 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 88,247 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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31 MER is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 31 MER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 31 MER?

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What year was 31 MER registered?

31 MER is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 1990.

Is 31 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for 31 MER shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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