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E3 OEK

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,650 mi
Last recorded113,650 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OEK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 113,650 miles

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2025 113,009 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2024 113,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2022 112,389 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 112,190 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 112,189 miles

under body covered in sealant

Pass 1 Dec 2017 111,408 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

vehicle has been heavily sealed underneath

Pass 9 Jan 2016 110,834 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 107,465 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 109,739 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 109,737 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 109,737 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 109,737 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 108,982 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 104,877 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 104,877 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OEK is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OEK, 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 OEK registered?

E3 OEK is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 1990.

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The MOT history for E3 OEK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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