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E3 OJX

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,200 mi
Last recorded163,200 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OJX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 163,200 miles

front floors slight corrosion

oil leak

rear chassis corroding by spring mounts

rear inner and outer sills damged and corroding

Pass 1 May 2018 153,869 miles

front brake hoses splitting

front brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 1 May 2018 153,869 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

front brake hoses splitting

front brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2017 153,817 miles

front brake pipes slight corrosion

rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 20 Jul 2017 153,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pipes slight corrosion

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 23 Mar 2016 153,422 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight underside corrision (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 153,041 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 151,794 miles

Oil leak

front propshaft bolt missing

Fail 14 Mar 2014 151,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front propshaft bolt missing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 147,857 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2013 147,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 147,815 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 147,815 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 143,971 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsf shock shroud detached

osf shock shroud missing

Fail 10 Feb 2011 143,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsf shock shroud detached

osf shock shroud missing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 139,876 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 139,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 130,412 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 138,380 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2008 124,894 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 119,831 miles

possible fuel leak on pipe to tank

Pass 28 Jan 2006 113,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 OJX is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OJX, 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 OJX is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 1990.

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