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E30 RAN

1990 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,658 mi
Last recorded86,658 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 RAN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 86,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 86,391 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 86,167 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 86,167 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 84,845 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 84,845 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 84,845 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 84,845 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 84,845 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 84,845 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water in side lamp lens (1.7.5a)

Rear handbrake lever handle outer casing insecure

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 84,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water in side lamp lens (1.7.5a)

Rear handbrake lever handle outer casing insecure

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,845 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 84,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 84,845 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 84,845 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 84,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Revolution counter not working

Pass 11 Mar 2011 88,845 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 88,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RAN is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RAN, 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 RAN registered?

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

Is E30 RAN safe to buy?

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