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H97 YAV

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,780 mi
Last recorded166,780 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH97 YAV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2014 166,780 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 146,101 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 149,126 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 142,750 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 142,425 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 136,681 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 127,254 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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H97 YAV is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 H97 YAV, 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 H97 YAV registered?

H97 YAV is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H97 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H97 YAV shows 7 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 H97 YAV have outstanding finance?

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