MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,768 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front exhaust heat shield insecure
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring cup corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Tie rod arm inner joint (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leaks
rear diff oil leaks
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E3 ORB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 ORB, 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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How do I check the history of E3 ORB?
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What year was E3 ORB registered?
E3 ORB is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 August 1990.
Is E3 ORB safe to buy?
The MOT history for E3 ORB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E3 ORB have outstanding finance?
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