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E30 CSP

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,855 mi
Last recorded118,855 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 CSP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 118,855 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 118,549 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 118,170 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 117,720 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 117,077 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 116,813 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 116,355 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 115,181 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 115,084 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 115,084 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 115,057 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 114,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 114,865 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 114,165 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 113,684 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 113,678 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Sep 2011 113,678 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Jul 2010 113,651 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 111,184 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 109,660 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 109,660 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 108,690 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing thin

Pass 31 May 2006 107,181 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 107,181 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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E30 CSP is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E30 CSP, 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 CSP?

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What year was E30 CSP registered?

E30 CSP is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is E30 CSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E30 CSP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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