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H976 YFB

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,312 mi
Last recorded84,312 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH976 YFB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 84,312 miles

Both outer sills coverd with plastic trim; not able to check corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear axle crossmember end bushes slight lift up and down.

Rear body lower panel corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2007 84,312 miles

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

Both outer sills coverd with plastic trim; not able to check corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear axle crossmember end bushes slight lift up and down.

Rear body lower panel corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,135 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 78,135 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 68,658 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 YFB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H976 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.

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What year was H976 YFB registered?

H976 YFB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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