MOT Status
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129,452 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front both sides outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front both sides outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside front (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside and offside front inner track rod ball joint has slight play
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too low Offside (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coil spring broken Offside rear (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside front (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside and offside front inner track rod ball joint has slight play
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
play in steering rack
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
nail in offside and nearside rear tyres
oil leak
rear diff oil leaks
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A12 FYC is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 A12 FYC, 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 A12 FYC registered?
A12 FYC is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is A12 FYC safe to buy?
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