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B15 WDC

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,475 mi
Last recorded184,475 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 WDC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 184,475 miles

rear seats removed track car

none standard suspension fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2014 184,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

abs system has been removed standed brakeing system fitted

car has fixed seating position

limited slip differantial fitted so tapley meter brake test carried out

nsf \ osf mirrors small

Pass 4 Feb 2013 179,827 miles

both side mirrors are very small

car has modified suspension

tape tapley meter brake test carried out as car is fitted with limited SLD

Pass 8 Nov 2011 176,785 miles

car has an aux rear brake control fitted, not affecting brake effot when rolling road test was carried out

car has modified suspention has been done correctly

Pass 2 Sep 2010 173,729 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

some corrosion to sills at rear suspension mountings, sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2010 173,725 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

some corrosion to sills at rear suspension mountings, sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2007 172,455 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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B15 WDC is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B15 WDC, 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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B15 WDC is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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