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H976 GRX

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,961 mi
Last recorded132,961 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2005
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH976 GRX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2005 132,961 miles

both rear suspension large outer bushes worn

both rear suspension lower arms rusting

horn intermittent

near side rear metal brake pipe rusting

off side front shock starting to leak

off side outer sill to inner sill lower lip corroded , and off side inner sill to wheelarch joint is starting to split

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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H976 GRX is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 H976 GRX, 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 H976 GRX registered?

H976 GRX is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is H976 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H976 GRX shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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