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BIG 3251

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,593 mi
Last recorded108,593 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 3251
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 108,593 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 107,939 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 107,590 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 106,735 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 106,070 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 105,448 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 105,102 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 104,755 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 104,381 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 103,370 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 101,391 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 100,105 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 100,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BIG 3251 is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BIG 3251, 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 BIG 3251?

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What year was BIG 3251 registered?

BIG 3251 is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is BIG 3251 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 3251 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BIG 3251 have outstanding finance?

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