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E3 OCC

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,892 mi
Last recorded100,892 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OCC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 May 2024 100,892 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 100,776 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 100,634 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 100,494 miles

3 X Fuel lines corroding

Battery corroding

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 100,441 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,222 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 99,886 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 98,861 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 95,435 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 92,074 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 88,993 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 87,708 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E3 OCC is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E3 OCC, 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 E3 OCC registered?

E3 OCC is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 1990.

Is E3 OCC safe to buy?

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