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E30 RSC

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,385 mi
Last recorded111,385 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 RSC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 111,385 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 111,089 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 110,759 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 110,172 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 109,385 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 107,940 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 106,546 miles

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

parking brake efficiency on just met required limit

Pass 16 Apr 2018 105,702 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 103,585 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 101,740 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,043 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 100,386 miles

A.B.S. system has been removed

No rear seats or seat belts fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2013 100,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

A.B.S. system has been removed

No rear seats or seat belts fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2012 99,446 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,655 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 97,043 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 95,703 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 95,703 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 92,885 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 91,219 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 119,301 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 88,896 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 RSC is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RSC, 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 RSC registered?

E30 RSC is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 April 1990.

Is E30 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E30 RSC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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