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B9 ADP

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,063 mi
Last recorded86,063 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 ADP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 86,063 miles

offside boot spare recess corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 85,412 miles

front tyres cracking

offside boot recess corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2019 85,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres cracking

offside boot recess corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2018 84,828 miles

Front tyres cracking

Offside boot recess corroded through

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,430 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2016 84,198 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,672 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 83,668 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken/insecure/ EMISSIONS TO BE CHECKED. (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 83,072 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 82,044 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish between treads

Fail 17 Sep 2012 82,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre starting to perish between tread

Pass 27 Aug 2011 81,193 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 81,168 miles

Nearside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 81,006 miles

lower edge of n/s front wing holed and corroded

o/s rear boot floor side well corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,769 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 80,683 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 80,567 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 80,428 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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B9 ADP is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B9 ADP, 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

How do I check the history of B9 ADP?

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What year was B9 ADP registered?

B9 ADP is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 April 1990.

Is B9 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 ADP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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