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FAZ 3575

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,639 mi
Last recorded127,639 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAZ 3575
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 127,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes and pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both rear brake pipes very corroded at bend to calliper

exhaust system very corroded + slight leak centre box

fuel pipes very corroded

osf lower suspension arm very corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 127,557 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 127,556 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 127,186 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 126,822 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 126,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 123,908 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 123,908 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 120,275 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 120,275 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 117,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 114,627 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2006 110,916 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 8 Dec 2006 110,916 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2005 107,254 miles

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Fail 1 Dec 2005 107,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

battery insecure

brake warning light on

front wiper blades slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Nov 2005 107,250 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

battery insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FAZ 3575 is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FAZ 3575, 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 FAZ 3575 registered?

FAZ 3575 is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is FAZ 3575 safe to buy?

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