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E3 OED

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,342 mi
Last recorded191,342 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OED
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 191,342 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 191,321 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 190,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2012 183,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 181,849 miles

please note this vehicle has had a modified engine fitted, non standard brakes & suspension has also no rear seats fitted or seatbelts the front seats are of racing design with both seats fitted with 4 point harness seat belts.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 177,707 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 177,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 173,763 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 173,760 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 168,932 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank has signs of leaking, but not at time of test.

rear brake hoses furrules slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2007 168,932 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank has signs of leaking, but not at time of test.

pad warning light on dash

rear brake hoses furrules slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 160,228 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 160,226 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 149,479 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 149,478 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OED is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OED, 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.

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E3 OED is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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