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A12 FYC

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,452 mi
Last recorded129,452 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 FYC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 129,452 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 128,364 miles

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))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 128,364 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 127,573 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 125,768 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 124,225 miles

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 124,225 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 121,930 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 121,432 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 121,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2010 121,295 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 120,723 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 120,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 119,298 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2006 116,813 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 116,813 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 114,804 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for A12 FYC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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