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A9 ALD

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,268 mi
Last recorded86,268 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 ALD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 86,268 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 86,229 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 86,212 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underside under sealed not allowing proper inspection.

Pass 16 May 2019 86,171 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack ends have slight play at full lock (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,146 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion.slight oil leak at engine and gearbox.both rear subframe mounts low.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 86,136 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks at engine and gearbox.exhaust center box corroding. washer leak.

Pass 1 May 2012 86,126 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heavly corroded.front to rear fuel pipes corroding.tyre side walls starting to perish.fuel tank filler cover corroded.remote headlamp adjuster inop.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,126 miles

Exhaust some corrosion

Fuel pipe some corrosion

Offside rear shock absorber low effort

Tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 28 Jul 2010 86,126 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe some corrosion

Offside rear shock absorber low effort

Tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,126 miles

Brake hoses ferrules some corrosion

Exhaust some corrosion

Fuel pipes some corrosion

Nearside front tyre some perishing

Offside front brake pipe some corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2007 85,389 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s front tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 Jun 2007 85,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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A9 ALD is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A9 ALD, 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 A9 ALD registered?

A9 ALD is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 1990.

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