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E30 CSL

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,562 mi
Last recorded5,562 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 CSL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 5,562 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 4,772 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 3,812 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 3,032 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 2,715 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 2,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 26 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 26 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2009 181,269 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 181,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 169,895 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 169,891 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2007 134,051 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 130,370 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 130,369 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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E30 CSL is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E30 CSL, 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 E30 CSL?

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What year was E30 CSL registered?

E30 CSL is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 January 1990.

Is E30 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E30 CSL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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