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E20 EYR

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,780 mi
Last recorded113,780 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 EYR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 113,780 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 113,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 111,121 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 110,385 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 110,385 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 109,648 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 106,032 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 106,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 100,054 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 97,395 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 97,351 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 97,351 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear exhaust not fully secured

Pass 6 Oct 2011 15,655 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 15,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 12,754 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 12,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 7,856 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 2,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 90,686 miles

n/s/front tyre has slight cracks on outer wall.

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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E20 EYR is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E20 EYR, 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 E20 EYR registered?

E20 EYR is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is E20 EYR safe to buy?

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