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A14 LPH

1990 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,945 mi
Last recorded98,945 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 LPH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 98,945 miles

steering slightly rough on lock to lock may soon need attention

Fail 24 Jul 2014 98,945 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

steering slightly rough on lock to lock may soon need attention

Pass 28 May 2013 97,534 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 95,185 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 95,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 94,872 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 91,115 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 87,721 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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A14 LPH is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A14 LPH, 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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How do I check the history of A14 LPH?

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What year was A14 LPH registered?

A14 LPH is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 May 1990.

Is A14 LPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 LPH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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