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A17 RFL

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,695 mi
Last recorded69,695 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 RFL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 69,695 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 69,470 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 69,304 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 69,304 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,942 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 67,919 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,847 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,689 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 67,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 67,552 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 66,098 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 62,635 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 56,504 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 51,211 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 43,866 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 37,415 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 32,122 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 32,093 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 31,629 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 30,687 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 30,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2006 29,795 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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A17 RFL is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A17 RFL, 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 A17 RFL registered?

A17 RFL is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is A17 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 RFL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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