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E3 OUF

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,999 mi
Last recorded106,999 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OUF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 106,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 106,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 106,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 106,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 105,384 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 104,569 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 103,414 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 102,098 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 102,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 99,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 96,113 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 94,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 92,288 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 89,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 87,292 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 86,665 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 86,647 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 84,815 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 OUF is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OUF, 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

How do I check the history of E3 OUF?

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What year was E3 OUF registered?

E3 OUF is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 November 1990.

Is E3 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OUF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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