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A511 MAJ

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,451 mi
Last recorded91,451 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA511 MAJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 91,451 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 91,319 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 91,201 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 91,121 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,042 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front and rear tyres tread cracking slightly

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,905 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,669 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 90,273 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 90,271 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2012 89,830 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 88,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 88,746 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 88,746 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 86,720 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 84,597 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 82,934 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 80,541 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 76,871 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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A511 MAJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A511 MAJ, 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

How do I check the history of A511 MAJ?

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What year was A511 MAJ registered?

A511 MAJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is A511 MAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A511 MAJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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