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BMW 231L

1990 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,188 mi
Last recorded110,188 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 231L
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 110,188 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 109,250 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 107,158 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 107,158 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,796 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 101,752 miles

Outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight movement in offside steering rack end

Vehicle under body fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 101,541 miles

Sill covers fitted to vehicle

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight play in offside steering rack end

Vehicle underbody fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,259 miles

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted to vehicle

Moderate movement in offside steering rack end

Underbody fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,840 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Moderate play in o/s/f steering rack end.

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted to vehicle.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,568 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 100,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake warning/pad warning light comes on when pedal pressed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 99,818 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 99,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 99,330 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 99,069 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 98,799 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 98,655 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 98,365 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges (suggest replaced)

both rear shock absorber top mountings becoming unbonded.(suggest replaced)

bushes on front anti-roll links becoming unbonded.

moderate play in o/s/f steering rack/end.

n/s/f shock absorber slightly damp.

various metal fuel pipes on underside of vehicle corroded.

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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BMW 231L is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BMW 231L, 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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What year was BMW 231L registered?

BMW 231L is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is BMW 231L safe to buy?

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