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H974 PVW

1990 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,598 mi
Last recorded64,598 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH974 PVW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2010 64,598 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,919 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,313 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,638 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,369 miles

crack in front no plate

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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H974 PVW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H974 PVW, 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 H974 PVW registered?

H974 PVW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 October 1990.

Is H974 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H974 PVW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H974 PVW have outstanding finance?

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