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H976 NRD

1990 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,224 mi
Last recorded95,224 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH976 NRD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 95,224 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 95,207 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 95,191 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,466 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 93,796 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 93,411 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 92,804 miles

n/s rear fog light emiting white light

Fail 28 Jul 2010 92,804 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

n/s rear fog light emiting white light

Pass 20 Jul 2009 92,029 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 89,161 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 89,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 84,879 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 79,635 miles

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 NRD is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NRD, 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 NRD registered?

H976 NRD is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H976 NRD safe to buy?

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