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F652 PJB

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,984 mi
Last recorded114,984 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF652 PJB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 114,984 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 114,984 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

windscreen has small crack outside zone a

Pass 20 Apr 2009 111,084 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 106,465 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 100,974 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 97,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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F652 PJB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F652 PJB, 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 F652 PJB registered?

F652 PJB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 January 1990.

Is F652 PJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F652 PJB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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