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A1 VVS

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,304 mi
Last recorded57,304 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VVS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 57,304 miles

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

both rear brake disc's pitted

both sills corroded

Fail 25 May 2011 57,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake disc's pitted

both sills corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 54,568 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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A1 VVS is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A1 VVS, 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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What year was A1 VVS registered?

A1 VVS is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 April 1990.

Is A1 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 VVS shows 4 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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