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F25 MRM

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,498 mi
Last recorded92,498 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 MRM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 92,498 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 91,688 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 88,517 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 88,424 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Inner sill corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 88,406 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 88,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 88,380 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,256 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 88,178 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 87,946 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 87,946 miles

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,953 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 86,671 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 81,598 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 81,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 85,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 83,296 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake discs rusty

washer valve leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2010 83,064 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 83,064 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 May 2008 82,509 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 80,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 77,709 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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F25 MRM is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F25 MRM, 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 F25 MRM registered?

F25 MRM is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is F25 MRM safe to buy?

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