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D15 HTA

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,806 mi
Last recorded50,806 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 HTA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2015 50,806 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 49,883 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 48,908 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 47,757 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,641 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 46,416 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 45,834 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 45,245 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 44,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 42,518 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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D15 HTA is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D15 HTA, 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 D15 HTA registered?

D15 HTA is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is D15 HTA safe to buy?

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