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D27 FFC

1990 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,970 mi
Last recorded78,970 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD27 FFC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 78,970 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 78,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitter

Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,789 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 78,604 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 77,409 miles

nsf jacking point corroded

osf inner sill corroded

osf inner wheel arch corroded

osf longitudinal member corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 77,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nsf jacking point corroded

osf inner sill corroded

osf inner wheel arch corroded

osf longitudinal member corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,296 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 77,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 76,794 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 75,130 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

two chips on screen, not in field of veiw

Pass 2 Jan 2013 75,095 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 73,851 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 72,799 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 71,368 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 70,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 69,115 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 67,063 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 64,091 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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D27 FFC is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D27 FFC, 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 D27 FFC registered?

D27 FFC is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is D27 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D27 FFC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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