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H908 TSA

1990 BMW 325

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,952 mi
Last recorded169,952 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 32579,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH908 TSA
MakeBMW
Model325
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 169,952 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 169,858 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 169,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 169,460 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 169,460 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 169,009 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 165,809 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 7 Apr 2018 165,809 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 164,600 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 164,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 160,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 157,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 152,686 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 148,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 142,791 miles

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

near side front lower wing damage

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Apr 2010 138,090 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the BMW 325?

Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
4,833
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
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H908 TSA is a 1990 BMW 325 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 79,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H908 TSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 325 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 325 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H908 TSA is a 1990 BMW 325, first registered on 3 November 1990.

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