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E3 OVS

1990 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

160,843 mi
Last recorded160,843 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OVS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 160,843 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 160,407 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 160,225 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 160,211 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 160,206 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 159,557 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 158,557 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 158,523 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 157,884 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 156,906 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 156,173 miles

Slight weep around steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2014 149,692 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres low on inner edges

pin hole in centre exhaust pipe

Pass 16 Jul 2013 142,746 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 136,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

slight play in n/s tie rod

Fail 3 Aug 2012 136,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

slight play in n/s tie rod

Pass 18 May 2011 129,126 miles

dampness around o/s steering rack boot

various brake pipes corrosion present

Pass 1 Jun 2010 122,795 miles

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

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

n/s hand brake effort low

Pass 1 Jun 2009 116,282 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear tyres low on inner edges

hand brake effort 18%

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 May 2008 109,910 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 103,256 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 103,256 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

grease weeping out of o/s/r drive shaft

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 96,261 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 96,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 OVS is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS registered?

E3 OVS is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is E3 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OVS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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