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E30 KCT

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

266,925 mi
Last recorded266,925 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 KCT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 266,925 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 266,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2023 266,923 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Feb 2016 266,895 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow from manifold area (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

different size tyres /wheels fitted it pairs on front and rear axles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2014 249,656 miles

both front seat backs worn

engine leaking oil around cylinder head area

slight exhaust blow on engine manifold

Pass 12 Aug 2013 235,820 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

petrol pipes corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2012 228,917 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 228,912 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2010 223,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight binding on both rear brakes

slight corrosion on petrol pipe

slight exhaust blow

slight play in steering rack on offside

windcreen damaged

Fail 4 May 2010 223,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight binding on both rear brakes

slight corrosion on petrol pipe

slight exhaust blow

slight play in steering rack on offside

windcreen damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2009 214,873 miles

exhaust leaks

front brake disc worn

front flexy brake hoses perished

front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to part

nearside rear tyre close to limits and tread wearing lumpy

windscreen damage

Fail 30 Mar 2009 214,710 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust leaks

front brake disc worn

front flexy brake hoses perished

front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to part

nearside rear tyre close to limits and tread wearing lumpy

windscreen damage

Pass 17 May 2008 206,324 miles

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

advise inspect offside handbrake

Pass 18 May 2007 202,686 miles

Front number plate cracked - still clearly readable.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2007 202,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Front number plate cracked - still readable.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2006 200,935 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 200,920 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 KCT is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KCT, 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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E30 KCT is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 April 1990.

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