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E15 DRH

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,351 mi
Last recorded107,351 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 DRH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 107,351 miles

slight play in steering rack

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2025 105,353 miles

Central Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 103,848 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear top mount slight play

Offside Front oil leak at front of engine

Offside Rear top mount slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2022 101,439 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 97,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 96,182 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,473 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,880 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 90,384 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 86,164 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,678 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 79,236 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 75,513 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 73,785 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 72,974 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 72,794 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,622 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 71,777 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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E15 DRH is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E15 DRH, 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 E15 DRH registered?

E15 DRH is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is E15 DRH safe to buy?

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