CarVerify

Free Car Check

E3 OGB

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,946 mi
Last recorded73,946 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OGB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,946 miles

both rear shockabsorber top mountings worn

Pass 17 Sep 2011 73,728 miles

Both rear shockabsorber top mountings worn.

N/S/R tyre worn very low on inside edge of tread

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2011 73,728 miles

Both rear shockabsorber top mountings worn.

N/S/R tyre worn very low on inside edge of tread

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2010 73,274 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 73,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,164 miles

n/s/f fog lamp inop.

oil leak to underbody.

unable to inspect front pads.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 72,149 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp inop.

oil leak to underbody.

unable to inspect front pads.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 70,349 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 70,347 miles

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

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2007 69,783 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 69,780 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyre worn inner edge / close to wear bars .

Pass 10 Aug 2006 69,399 miles

play in o/s steering rack

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E3 OGB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OGB, 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

How do I check the history of E3 OGB?

You can check the full history of E3 OGB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E3 OGB registered?

E3 OGB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 June 1990.

Is E3 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OGB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E3 OGB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E3 OGB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.