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E30 HJL

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,719 mi
Last recorded97,719 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 HJL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 97,719 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 97,483 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 97,218 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 96,996 miles

o/s/r tyre valve perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2022 96,649 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 95,304 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 95,125 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 93,990 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 92,665 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 92,138 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 89,986 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,166 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,187 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 84,352 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 82,190 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 79,900 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 77,565 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 75,366 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 73,766 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 73,746 miles

nsf mudflap insecure

rear lights slight interaction

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 HJL is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJL, 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 HJL?

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What year was E30 HJL registered?

E30 HJL is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is E30 HJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E30 HJL shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E30 HJL have outstanding finance?

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