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C1 FTE

1990 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,300 mi
Last recorded109,300 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 FTE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 109,300 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 109,214 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 108,527 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 108,133 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 108,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 107 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 107,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 106,640 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 103,691 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 100,701 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 99,418 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 96,340 miles

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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C1 FTE is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C1 FTE, 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 C1 FTE?

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What year was C1 FTE registered?

C1 FTE is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 August 1990.

Is C1 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 FTE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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