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8120 KX

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,549 mi
Last recorded99,549 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8120 KX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 99,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear brake pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 25 Mar 2025 99,305 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2025 99,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn inside edges

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2024 99,097 miles

front and rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 3 Mar 2023 96,733 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front and nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 28 Feb 2022 94,396 miles

slight corrosion offside front suspension leg

Pass 2 Mar 2021 92,049 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 91,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 90,398 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 89,535 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,561 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 87,858 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 87,856 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 87,798 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 87,797 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,142 miles

O/s/f inner sill corroded.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,441 miles

o/s front lower wing corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2012 86,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s front lower wing corrosion

Pass 31 May 2011 85,451 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 85,451 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 26 May 2010 85,136 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 84,241 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 84,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 82,823 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 82,823 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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8120 KX is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 8120 KX, 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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8120 KX is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 January 1990.

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