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H983 VRR

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,515 mi
Last recorded163,515 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH983 VRR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 163,515 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 163,515 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,012 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 58,012 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe excessively corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc modified and seriously weakened All (3.5.1n)

coil spring broken All (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 163,513 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 163,513 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 163,512 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 VRR is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H983 VRR, 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 H983 VRR registered?

H983 VRR is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 August 1990.

Is H983 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H983 VRR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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