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A448 OVF

1990 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,693 mi
Last recorded133,693 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA448 OVF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 133,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 133,576 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 133,183 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear sill area slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear sill end slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 133,183 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill area (5.2.6)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear sill area slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear sill end slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 132,214 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 132,136 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 130,813 miles

tyre side walls perrished

Fail 24 Jul 2013 130,813 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

tyre side walls perrished

Fail 25 Jun 2013 130,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

side walls of tyres perished

Pass 27 Sep 2007 120,757 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 120,757 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,074 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 120,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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A448 OVF is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A448 OVF, 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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A448 OVF is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is A448 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A448 OVF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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