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E302 HRD

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,523 mi
Last recorded110,523 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE302 HRD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 110,523 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 110,508 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 110,174 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 109,747 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 109,079 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 107,769 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 107,769 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 106,165 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 102,184 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2010 102,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2010 102,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

coil springs rusted

Pass 26 Sep 2009 100,862 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 99,484 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 99,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 98,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 98,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 97,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm 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
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E302 HRD is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E302 HRD, 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 E302 HRD registered?

E302 HRD is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is E302 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E302 HRD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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