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BSA 83T

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,023 mi
Last recorded69,023 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSA 83T
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 69,023 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 69,023 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 69,023 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,559 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 68,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 68,059 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,783 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 62,695 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,719 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,208 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,902 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,121 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,110 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 60,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2006 60,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BSA 83T is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BSA 83T, 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 BSA 83T?

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What year was BSA 83T registered?

BSA 83T is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is BSA 83T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSA 83T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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