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C17 KET

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,274 mi
Last recorded77,274 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 KET
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 77,274 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 76,367 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 76,060 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 75,524 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 75,050 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 73,587 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,272 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 73,066 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,016 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,500 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,171 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,026 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,924 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyres cracking on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,102 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 67,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,084 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

off side front tyre worn uneven

Pass 27 Oct 2010 64,308 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,694 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 61,253 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 59,634 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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C17 KET is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C17 KET, 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

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What year was C17 KET registered?

C17 KET is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 June 1990.

Is C17 KET safe to buy?

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