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A24 BPG

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,698 mi
Last recorded127,698 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 BPG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 127,698 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 127,477 miles

Central exhaust rubber missing

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 127,461 miles

Centre exhaust rubber missing.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet blocked

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 127,140 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 126,253 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 126,217 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 124,976 miles

engine/gear box leaking oil

steering rack coved in oil

Fail 18 Aug 2010 124,976 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine/gear box leaking oil

steering rack coved in oil

Pass 27 Aug 2009 125,307 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

front coil springs rusty

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak

tamar tag in windscreen

underside checked in damp conditions

Fail 26 Aug 2009 125,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front and rear brake discs worn

front coil springs rusty

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak

tamar tag in windscreen

underside checked in damp conditions

Pass 29 Jul 2008 124,698 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 124,698 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 123,122 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 121,544 miles

both park brakes did not lock off

both steering rack boots are cracking

nearside front wheel arch is very rusty leading to sharp edges

offside wiper blade is split at end

rear silencer is very rusty

steering rack is generally damp

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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A24 BPG is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A24 BPG, 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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A24 BPG is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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