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E30 MUJ

1990 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,176 mi
Last recorded70,176 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 MUJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 70,176 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 66,250 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff misting of oil

Fail 16 Mar 2024 66,242 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff misting of oil

Pass 17 Mar 2023 63,759 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 61,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 58,121 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,864 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,062 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 53,906 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 53,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 53,598 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,362 miles

front and rear registration plates condition deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2013 52,985 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,327 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,380 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,642 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,916 miles

clutch fluid cap taped up

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,566 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 48,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2007 47,155 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,104 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 MUJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MUJ, 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

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What year was E30 MUJ registered?

E30 MUJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is E30 MUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E30 MUJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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