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H973 YFB

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,990 mi
Last recorded164,990 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH973 YFB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2011 164,990 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front bottom arm rear bushes perished

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

sills corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 162,563 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both handbrake cables outer casings broken through,rear exhaust box rusty,engine noise and leaks,coolant leaking from top hose.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 162,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both handbrake cables outer casings broken through,rear exhaust box rusty,engine noise and leaks,coolant leaking from top hose.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 160,979 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2007 156,749 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 156,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 153,391 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 153,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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H973 YFB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H973 YFB, 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 H973 YFB registered?

H973 YFB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H973 YFB safe to buy?

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