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C17 MYD

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

201,780 mi
Last recorded201,780 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 MYD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 201,780 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 201,193 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 201,105 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 193,214 miles

all under vehicle corroded and wwelding covered in under seal slight play in both front drop links

Pass 30 Jun 2018 192,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 189,504 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 184,878 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 183,870 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 182,002 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 175,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 175,147 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 165,619 miles

all brake lines heavily greased

engine oil leak

front brake discs wearing

rear diff oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 159,644 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 159,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes have been greased

Pass 18 Aug 2008 149,219 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 140,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

front jacking point heavily undersealed

front to rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

rear number plate poor condition

rear spoiler missing

Pass 29 Aug 2006 131,406 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 121,687 miles

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

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

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

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 MYD is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MYD, 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 C17 MYD registered?

C17 MYD is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 May 1990.

Is C17 MYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 MYD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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