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E3 OUU

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,839 mi
Last recorded144,839 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OUU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 144,839 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 142,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 140,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 138,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 138,772 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 137,472 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 135,935 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 133,721 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 130,217 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 127,024 miles

All tyres wearing low - check regularly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front fog light not working

Washer jets poor

Fail 25 Jun 2018 127,024 miles

All tyres wearing low - check regularly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Washer jets poor

Pass 14 Apr 2016 122,052 miles

Both sides sill covers fitted

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 118,493 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 115,253 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 111,095 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 105,171 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 101,383 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

sill kit fitted

slight movement in drivers seat back

Fail 3 May 2011 101,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs pitted

sill kit fitted

slight movement in drivers seat back

Pass 6 May 2010 97,942 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 94,074 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 94,074 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 OUU is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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