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E30 LJW

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,672 mi
Last recorded163,672 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 163,672 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 163,597 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 163,003 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 162,540 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 160,881 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 160,166 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 159,612 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 158,911 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 158,617 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 156,824 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 156,824 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 152,076 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 May 2010 152,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 149,446 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 149,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2006 148,701 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 148,699 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 LJW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJW, 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 LJW?

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What year was E30 LJW registered?

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

Is E30 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E30 LJW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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