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A15 NPA

1989 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,452 mi
Last recorded100,452 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 NPA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 100,452 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,863 miles

Both track rod inner joints have minor play in them.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 97,092 miles

Front and rear discs corroded

Front and rear number plates in poor condition

Offside front anti-roll bar link in poor condition

Offside main beam lens cracked

Offside rear light lens cracked

Oil leak from engine

Slight play in nearside inner steering arm joint

Fail 9 Mar 2012 97,092 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front and rear discs corroded

Front and rear number plates in poor condition

Offside front anti-roll bar link in poor condition

Offside main beam lens cracked

Offside rear light lens cracked

Oil leak from engine

Slight play in nearside inner steering arm joint

Pass 4 Jun 2010 96,929 miles

all discs worn

front roll bar drop links worn

Pass 15 Apr 2009 90,900 miles

Offside front inner headlamp lens cracked.

Oil leak from engine.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 90,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front inner headlamp lens cracked.

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 85,794 miles

Both front tyres low and worn on outer edge

Both front wiper blades split

Offside inner headlamp cracked

Oil leak from engine

Rear exhaust mount loose but not insecure

Rear pads low

Pass 7 Mar 2007 77,042 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 77,042 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside inner light damaged

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2006 69,831 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 69,831 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Nail in offside rear tyre and low on tread.

Offside inner head light cracked.

Oil leak from engine area.

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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A15 NPA is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 123,356 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 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 A15 NPA, 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 37 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A15 NPA is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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