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E30 MRJ

1990 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,508 mi
Last recorded153,508 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 MRJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 153,508 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 153,506 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 153,314 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount bush worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount bush worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split/perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 153,313 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount bush worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount bush worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split/perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 153,200 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 153,038 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 8 Dec 2021 152,362 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Fail 8 Dec 2021 152,362 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 11 Nov 2020 152,146 miles

Nearside parking brake low effort

Fail 25 Feb 2017 152,138 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 152,133 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 152,133 miles

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

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 152,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2011 152,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front seatbelt slightly fraying

Fail 11 Jun 2010 151,144 miles

Corrosion to battery tray not in prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in off side steering track control arm

Pass 11 Jun 2010 151,144 miles

Corrosion to battery tray not in prescribed area

Slight play in off side steering track control arm

Pass 2 Jun 2009 149,084 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 149,084 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2007 146,268 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2007 146,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2006 140,440 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear brake hose ferrules rusty ,advise replacement

Fail 4 May 2006 140,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

oil leak

rear brake hose ferrules rusty, advise replacement

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 MRJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MRJ, 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 MRJ registered?

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

Is E30 MRJ safe to buy?

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