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895 DEW

1990 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

259,269 mi
Last recorded259,269 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration895 DEW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 259,269 miles

Drivers floor pan got a rust hole

Nearside Front inner wheel arch got 2 rust holes

n/s/r outer sill rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2024 259,269 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch rusty front and rear

Nearside Rear floor pan/inner sill rusty

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

Offside Front floor pan/inner sill rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2023 259,269 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

n/s/r outer sill starting to rust

Pass 19 Aug 2022 259,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch starting to rust

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 259,258 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2020 259,254 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch starting to rust

Pass 12 Dec 2019 259,174 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2019 259,174 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2018 258,988 miles

rusty around battery tray

Pass 5 Dec 2017 258,421 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 257,301 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 251,710 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 235,053 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 234,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pad warning light on

Fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 227,781 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 220,608 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2011 215,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 215,989 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 212,372 miles

oil leaks windscreen chipped

Fail 25 Mar 2010 212,358 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken--oil leaks--fuel pipes rusty--brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Mar 2009 209,415 miles

osf floor rusty---osr flor rusty---oil leaks---fuel pipes rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2008 205,943 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 196,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 185,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre tread going lumpy

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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895 DEW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 895 DEW, 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 895 DEW registered?

895 DEW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 February 1990.

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