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C5 HMT

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,463 mi
Last recorded92,463 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 HMT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 92,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre joints slightly deteriorated and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both Rear fuel pipes ()

Fail 1 Aug 2025 92,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre outersidewall cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both Rear fuel pipes ()

Pass 27 Jun 2024 90,255 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 16 May 2023 88,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Apr 2022 86,337 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 86,337 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 84,351 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 84,005 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,820 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 83,068 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 82,169 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 81,198 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 80,595 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 80,592 miles

centre exhaust bracket rusted off

screen washer valve leaks

Pass 27 May 2009 80,191 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 80,091 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 May 2008 80,091 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 78,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 78,116 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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C5 HMT is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C5 HMT, 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 C5 HMT registered?

C5 HMT is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 1990.

Is C5 HMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 HMT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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