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E30 MGX

1990 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

121,906 mi
Last recorded121,906 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 MGX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 121,906 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 121,898 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 120,487 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 116,117 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 111,899 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 109,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 106,310 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 104,520 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 101,430 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 100,093 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 97,806 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 96,046 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 93,839 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 91,516 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 89,160 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 86,526 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 83,499 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 81,482 miles

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 MGX is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MGX, 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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What year was E30 MGX registered?

E30 MGX is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 November 1990.

Is E30 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E30 MGX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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