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C6 OPS

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,930 mi
Last recorded168,930 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 OPS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 168,930 miles

front exhaust spitting and blowing

Pass 24 Jun 2015 168,425 miles

front exhaust spitting and blowing

Pass 20 Jun 2014 168,336 miles

front exhaust spitting and blowing

Fail 13 Jun 2014 168,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust spitting and blowing

nearside washer jet poor

Pass 27 Jun 2013 166,509 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front exhaust spitting and blowing

Fail 10 Jun 2013 166,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust spitting at front and in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2012 161,052 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 155,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all brake discs are rusty.

n/s/r arch corrossion.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 155,032 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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C6 OPS is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C6 OPS, 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 C6 OPS registered?

C6 OPS is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 November 1990.

Is C6 OPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 OPS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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