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ABC 19T

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,028 mi
Last recorded171,028 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABC 19T
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2024 171,028 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides - Floor & inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 170,042 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides - Front Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 169,485 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 168,094 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 166,729 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 164,552 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 161,934 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 159,357 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 156,641 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 154,127 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 152,013 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 149,741 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 147,295 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 144,803 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 142,031 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 139,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 135,770 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 132,288 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 128,155 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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ABC 19T is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ABC 19T, 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 ABC 19T registered?

ABC 19T is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is ABC 19T safe to buy?

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