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A4 NMJ

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,574 mi
Last recorded183,574 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 NMJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 183,574 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2012 183,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 177,332 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 172,833 miles

front to back metal pipe slight rust

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 26 Jun 2009 168,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 162,221 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 153,215 miles

front tyres only 3mm tread.

Fail 29 May 2007 153,061 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake hoses perishing. †front tyres only 3mm tread only. †rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 144,058 miles

rear shock absorbers minor leaks. †rear wiperblade split. †front brake hoses minor perishing. †rear exhaust minor blow+ very grotty. †rear brake pipes at union surface rust.

Fail 2 Jun 2006 144,058 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

rear shock absorbers minor weeps. †rear wiperblade split. †front brake hoses minor perishing. †rear exhaust minor blow + grotty. †rear brake pipes off union surface rust.

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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A4 NMJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A4 NMJ, 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 A4 NMJ registered?

A4 NMJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 January 1990.

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