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E22 MKR

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,909 mi
Last recorded91,909 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 MKR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 91,909 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2025 91,153 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 90,502 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 90,090 miles

General surface corrosion to front subframe and suspension components

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 90,050 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 89,984 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 89,979 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished/cracked, exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 89,519 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 89,088 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 88,994 miles

Fuel Pipe Corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,860 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 88,707 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 88,183 miles

front to rear fuel pipe advanced corrosion evident

front tyres advanced splitting of treads evident

Fail 27 Nov 2014 88,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front to rear fuel line advanced corrosion evident

both front tyres advanced splitting evident

Fail 11 Apr 2014 87,865 miles

Front tyres Ageing of edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSR Arch has corrosion not affecting body strength

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,865 miles

Front tyres Ageing of edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSR Arch has corrosion not affecting body strength

Pass 17 Dec 2012 87,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion evident front to rear fuel pipe

front exhaust down pipe braket advanced corrosion evident

Pass 21 Dec 2011 87,544 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,870 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 85,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 84,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 82,236 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 79,330 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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E22 MKR is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E22 MKR, 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 E22 MKR registered?

E22 MKR is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 July 1990.

Is E22 MKR safe to buy?

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