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H982 TGP

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,093 mi
Last recorded130,093 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH982 TGP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 130,093 miles

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2008 129,640 miles

advise to clean and grease all brake pipes

corroded and holed in two places on offside rear corner of boot but not within 30cm of steering, suspension, brakes etc

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit and starting to crack on inner side wall

offside rear number plate lamp inop but offside works

Fail 2 Oct 2008 129,636 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise to clean and grease all brake pipes

corroded and holed in two places on offside rear corner of boot but not within 30cm of steering, suspension, brakes etc

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit and starting to crack on inner side wall

offside rear number plate lamp inop but offside works

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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H982 TGP is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H982 TGP, 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 H982 TGP registered?

H982 TGP is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is H982 TGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H982 TGP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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