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E3 OKB

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,710 mi
Last recorded114,710 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OKB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 114,710 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2025 112,577 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 110,959 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 108,014 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 108,001 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 103,197 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 103,197 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working 382 (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 100,456 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 100,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 99,741 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 97,578 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 97,539 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 96,697 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 96,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 96,169 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,530 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 94,445 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,001 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 93,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 92,164 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 92,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 91,227 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 91,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 89,893 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,774 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 87,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 85,223 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 84,738 miles

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 OKB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OKB, 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 OKB registered?

E3 OKB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 1990.

Is E3 OKB safe to buy?

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