MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,619 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
inner flitches slightly corroded
under body under sealed
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres ans wheel rims damage
both front tyres very close to suspension legs
engine modified
both front lower suspension arm rearmost bushes in poor condition starting to split
damage to rear of vehicle
front exhaust mount in poor condition
front to rear metal brake pipe corroding at rear
n/s outer sill corroding
n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover in poor condition
n/s/f roadwheel slightly distorted on inner edge
oil leak from engine
power steering pipes damp
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front lower suspension arm rearmost bushes in poor condition starting to split
damage to rear of vehicle
front exhaust mount in poor condition
front to rear metal brake pipe corroding at rear
n/s outer sill corroding
n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover in poor condition
n/s/f roadwheel slightly distorted on inner edge
oil leak from engine
power steering pipes damp
rear exhaust mounts in poor condition
heavy oil leaks
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
heavy oil leaks
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting & perished
engine & gear box oil leak
nearside rear metal brake pipe & fuel pipes rusty
play in both front anti-roll bar link bushes
possible rear wheel bearing worn rear diff locked
power steering pump & pipes damp
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting & perished
engine & gear box oil leak
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
nearside rear metal brake pipe & fuel pipes rusty
play in both front anti-roll bar link bushes
possible rear wheel bearing worn rear diff locked
power steering pump & pipes damp
slight bulge in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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E3 OUJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 OUJ, 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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E3 OUJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 1990.
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