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A13 AHN

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,155 mi
Last recorded133,155 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 AHN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 133,155 miles

Central Front prop shaft rubber coupling perish, just starting to crack

Nearside Front brake pad wires broken,not fitted

Nearside inner sill section to floor corroded,rusty

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

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

Rear jacking points corroded,rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2024 133,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt not returning on reel (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front prop shaft rubber coupling perish, just starting to crack

Nearside Front brake pad wires broken,not fitted

Nearside inner sill section to floor corroded,rusty

Offside Rear brake pads wear wires broken,loom hanging down

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

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

Rear jacking points corroded,rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2023 129,712 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

reverse light not working

Fail 17 Nov 2023 129,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Nov 2022 127,855 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 127,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body corroded and holed within 30cm of suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body corroded and holed within 30cm of suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad in the wrong way (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 126,685 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Offside Rear brake censor cable disconnected

Pass 5 Feb 2019 126,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion and corrosion repair on and near prescribed areas various locations

Fail 18 Dec 2018 126,588 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 126,544 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

brake warning light on

Fail 20 Oct 2017 126,544 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Oil leak ()

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Feb 2016 123,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer cover (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer cover (3.6.B.4d)

oil and power steering leaks

Fail 12 Feb 2016 123,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55v15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer cover (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer cover (3.6.B.4d)

oil and power steering leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2015 120,553 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust bracket rusted off gearbox

Fail 11 Mar 2015 120,552 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust bracket from gearbox rusted off

Pass 29 Jul 2014 118,993 miles

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)

centre exhaust bracket rusted off

Pass 6 Mar 2013 118,968 miles

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)

battery insecure

exhaust bracket from gearbox rusted through

Fail 6 Mar 2013 118,968 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

battery insecure

exhaust bracket from gearbox rusted through

Pass 13 Mar 2012 118,275 miles

exhaust bracket from gearbox rusted away

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Mar 2012 118,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust bracket from gearbox rusted away

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2010 118,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pipe exhaust support bracket corroded

offside front brake pipe securing bracket surrounding area corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 116,816 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 29 May 2008 115,949 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 115,899 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 115,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

advise corrosion to fuel pipes

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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A13 AHN is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A13 AHN, 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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A13 AHN is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 August 1990.

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