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B29 YAN

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB29 YAN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026
Pass 5 Jul 2011 141,435 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded/pitted

nearside and offside front and offside rear tyres cracking

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside front and offside front floors corroded

rear valance damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2011 141,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded/pitted

nearside and offside front and offside rear tyres cracking

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside front and offside front floors corroded

rear valance damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2009 138,734 miles

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

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

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

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

Rear valance damaged and corroded

Pass 17 May 2008 135,673 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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B29 YAN is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B29 YAN, 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 B29 YAN registered?

B29 YAN is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is B29 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B29 YAN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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