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E3 ORS

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

166,702 mi
Last recorded166,702 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 166,702 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 166,461 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 166,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 166,055 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 165,785 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2019 165,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyres wearing on edge slightly

fuel pipe corroding under vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2018 164,968 miles

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

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

registration plates fitted over another plate

slight corrosion to front to rear metal fuel pipe

Pass 31 Mar 2015 164,237 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 127,220 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 163,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 163,381 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 163,118 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 162,483 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 162,035 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 160,555 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 157,032 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 153,437 miles

oil leaks from engine

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 ORS is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ORS, 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 ORS registered?

E3 ORS is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 1990.

Is E3 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 ORS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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