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ADC 936A

1989 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,748 mi
Last recorded99,748 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADC 936A
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 99,748 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 99,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 99,459 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 98,222 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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ADC 936A is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 ADC 936A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ADC 936A?

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What year was ADC 936A registered?

ADC 936A is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 1989.

Is ADC 936A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADC 936A shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADC 936A have outstanding finance?

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