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CXI 2566

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,168 mi
Last recorded150,168 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXI 2566
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 150,168 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side jacking point corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various places excessive corroded can not penetrate (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 145,607 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Jun 2015 129,382 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust clamp slightly cracked

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 136,294 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 113,122 miles

ns and os front anti roll bar links worn bushes

Fail 21 Aug 2012 113,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

ns and os front anti roll bar links worn bushes

Pass 26 Aug 2011 102,794 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 102,794 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,683 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 93,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 83,074 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 73,547 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 73,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CXI 2566 is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CXI 2566, 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 CXI 2566?

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What year was CXI 2566 registered?

CXI 2566 is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 August 1990.

Is CXI 2566 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CXI 2566 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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