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B11 MTN

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,558 mi
Last recorded77,558 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 MTN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 77,558 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 77,261 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 77,021 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 76,895 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 76,464 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 76,130 miles

n/s and o/s rear subframe mount worn

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic trims fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2019 76,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 76,091 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all brake hoses metal unions rusty

both front brake flexis perrishing

o/s/f flooring rusty

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,669 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 74,730 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,661 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 70,664 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 24 Feb 2011 68,981 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,100 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel tant breather pipe corroded and broken

Pass 21 Mar 2007 59,591 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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B11 MTN is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B11 MTN, 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 B11 MTN registered?

B11 MTN is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 January 1990.

Is B11 MTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 MTN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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