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UA 6357

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,214 mi
Last recorded123,214 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUA 6357
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 123,214 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 123,029 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 122,879 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 121,032 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 120,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 120,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,784 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 118,482 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 117,982 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 115,613 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 112,016 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 106,904 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 104,165 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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UA 6357 is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UA 6357, 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 UA 6357 registered?

UA 6357 is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 1990.

Is UA 6357 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UA 6357 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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