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B2 VAN

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,469 mi
Last recorded158,469 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 VAN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 158,469 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight drip from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion to suspension components F&R

Pass 24 Feb 2023 158,410 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 158,409 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 158,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside rear + middle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside + offside front inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

nearside + offside rear tyre over ten years old

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 14 Sep 2021 158,372 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside fuel pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres over 10 years old (nearside 4108)(offside 4108)

various exhaust support rubbers slightly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2019 158,182 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 158,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 158,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 157,990 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 157,806 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 157,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 157,129 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 155,817 miles

Nearside washers blocked but water still covers the screen

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

Uneven application on parking brake

Pass 11 Mar 2011 154,286 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 154,083 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 153,492 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 153,492 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2007 152,907 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 152,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 152,466 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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B2 VAN is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B2 VAN, 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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B2 VAN is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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