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E3 OUV

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,280 mi
Last recorded104,280 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OUV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 104,280 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 104,143 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 103,942 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 103,550 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,414 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 103,181 miles

Bolt missing from centre exhaust mounting

Pass 16 Jul 2019 103,016 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 102,859 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 102,763 miles

Front exhaust mounting rusted through

Pass 20 Jul 2016 101,851 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 101,797 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 100,541 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 98,145 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light on

handbrake warning light not working

Fail 20 Jun 2014 98,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light on

handbrake warning light not working

Pass 10 Jul 2013 95,774 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 95,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,531 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,997 miles

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 2 Mar 2011 88,994 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake warning lamp on

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 8 Mar 2010 84,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 84,572 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 79,304 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 75,313 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 74,027 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 74,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2006 71,641 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 OUV is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OUV, 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 OUV registered?

E3 OUV is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 April 1990.

Is E3 OUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OUV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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