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B9 MMH

1990 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

37,130 mi
Last recorded37,130 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 MMH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 37,130 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 37,096 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 37,062 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,016 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 36,904 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 36,904 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,809 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 36,689 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,440 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 35,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,973 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,613 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 35,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,382 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,055 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 34,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 34,599 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,252 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,895 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 33,895 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Oct 2008 33,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 33,471 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,999 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 32,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 32,677 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 MMH is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MMH, 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 MMH?

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What year was B9 MMH registered?

B9 MMH is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is B9 MMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 MMH shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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