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E30 PAR

1990 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,443 mi
Last recorded51,443 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 51,443 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 51,297 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 50,981 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 50,888 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 50,486 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,267 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 49,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 48,400 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 44,383 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 41,261 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,092 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,361 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,132 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,166 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 35,098 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,669 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 17 Nov 2010 33,137 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 25 Nov 2009 32,646 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 19 Mar 2008 32,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,066 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,049 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 PAR is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PAR, 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 PAR registered?

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

Is E30 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E30 PAR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E30 PAR have outstanding finance?

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