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E30 MKE

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,481 mi
Last recorded144,481 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 MKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 144,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 143,482 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 138,919 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 133,681 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

car is lower than standard

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber perished

Pass 4 Jul 2013 128,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r inner c.v boot deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2011 128,578 miles

offside and nearside ball joint dust covers missing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 128,207 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 122,615 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2008 122,607 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 122,598 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

headlamp aim achieved by polling lights with plastic ties

off side rear tyre has slight splitting on inner side walls

Fail 12 Oct 2007 122,698 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

off side rear tyre has slight splitting on inner side walls

Pass 13 Oct 2006 117,041 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 115,136 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 115,136 miles

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

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

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 MKE is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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