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WIL 7739

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,273 mi
Last recorded55,273 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 7739
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 55,273 miles

Offside Front door handle lose

Offside Front tyre has nail in it and side wall perishing

front anti roll bar d bushes worn with slight play

front brake hoses perished

rack has slight play

rear number plate in poor condition

washer pump weak

Fail 23 Jun 2017 55,273 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative brake warning light (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front door handle lose

Offside Front tyre has nail in it and side wall perishing

front anti roll bar d bushes worn with slight play

front brake hoses perished

rack has slight play

rear number plate in poor condition

washer pump weak

Pass 27 May 2016 53,008 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

both front tyres starting to perish

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 26 May 2016 53,008 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drum stick ? (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

both front tyres starting to perish

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2014 47,936 miles

exhaust noisey but no leaks

front brake hoses perished

o/s steering rack has slight play

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 19 May 2014 47,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust noisey but no leaks

front brake hoses perished

o/s steering rack has slight play

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,270 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 38,270 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,934 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,453 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 36,453 miles

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

exhaust slightly blowing

o/s streering rack has slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,208 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 30,031 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 29,720 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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WIL 7739 is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WIL 7739, 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

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What year was WIL 7739 registered?

WIL 7739 is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is WIL 7739 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 7739 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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