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E3 OER

1990 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,300 mi
Last recorded131,300 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OER
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 131,300 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 131,230 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front wiper/s slightly worn

Pass 17 Jul 2024 131,165 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 130,835 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 130,662 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 130,182 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 128,749 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 128,723 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 128,388 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 128,343 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 128,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 128,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs wear

both front wishbone bushes perishing

both rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

front drop link bushes perishing

fuel line rusty

knock to steering rack

oil leaks

play to o/s/f steering rack arm

rust to n/s/r wheel arch

slight movement to n/s/f ball joint

slight play to n/s/f top mount

slight play to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2007 127,711 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.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 OER is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OER, 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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What year was E3 OER registered?

E3 OER is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 August 1990.

Is E3 OER safe to buy?

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