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H983 TEP

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,669 mi
Last recorded141,669 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH983 TEP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 141,669 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 141,669 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 138,535 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 130,632 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 130,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 115,025 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 109,505 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 105,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 105,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,654 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 95,837 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 94,478 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 92,524 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 90,617 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 88,788 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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H983 TEP is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H983 TEP, 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

How do I check the history of H983 TEP?

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What year was H983 TEP registered?

H983 TEP is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 November 1990.

Is H983 TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H983 TEP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H983 TEP have outstanding finance?

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