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A19 RGC

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,721 mi
Last recorded147,721 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 RGC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 147,721 miles

Chip in screen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm back bush. Both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly loose in holder (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides of vehicle (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 147,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip in screen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm back bush. Both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly loose in holder (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 151,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2022 142,039 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 8 Jun 2021 135,084 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 135,084 miles

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 127,346 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 126,428 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 126,135 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 124,598 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 May 2015 124,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2014 121,538 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fuel pipes corroded but not leaking.

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

OSF door check strap loose.

OSR tyre has been run flat.

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

Fail 13 May 2014 121,538 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fuel pipes corroded but not leaking.

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

OSF door check strap loose.

OSR tyre has been run flat.

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

Pass 16 May 2013 117,072 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 116,396 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 113,542 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 113,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front shock absorber shrouds insecure

slight power steering leak at near side front pipe

Pass 10 May 2008 108,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 107,516 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 107,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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A19 RGC is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A19 RGC, 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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A19 RGC is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 January 1990.

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