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E3 OMT

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,402 mi
Last recorded95,402 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OMT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 95,402 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 95,388 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 95,003 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 94,901 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 94,663 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,388 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,169 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 91,448 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 90,099 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 88,688 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 87,397 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 86,363 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 OMT is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OMT, 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 OMT registered?

E3 OMT is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is E3 OMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OMT shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E3 OMT have outstanding finance?

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