CarVerify

Free Car Check

E19 REN

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 3493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,496 mi
Last recorded93,496 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 REN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,493cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 93,496 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 92,842 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 92,330 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 91,997 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 91,362 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 90,607 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 89,861 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 88,670 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,742 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,165 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 83,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 78,766 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 78,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 76,471 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2013 75,813 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 75,812 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 7,406 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E19 REN is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 3,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 E19 REN, 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 E19 REN?

You can check the full history of E19 REN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E19 REN registered?

E19 REN is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 1990.

Is E19 REN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E19 REN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E19 REN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E19 REN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.