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UWA 21

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

135,792 mi
Last recorded135,792 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWA 21
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 135,792 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 135,626 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 135,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 133,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 131,283 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 128,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 127,298 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 122,700 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 121,579 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 120,545 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear cross beam bushes worn

Pass 8 Nov 2016 118,668 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 113,636 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 111,994 miles

rear tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 13 Nov 2013 106,766 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 105,203 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 103,044 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 94,287 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 92,706 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 90,910 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 89,814 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 86,774 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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UWA 21 is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 UWA 21, 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 UWA 21?

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What year was UWA 21 registered?

UWA 21 is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 January 1990.

Is UWA 21 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWA 21 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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