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E3 OWO

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,410 mi
Last recorded187,410 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 187,410 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material stone guard over pipe work (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose chafing connecting to fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 187,164 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 187,067 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 185,684 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 180,721 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 180,721 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 176,578 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 173,939 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 172,201 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 170,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear tyres wearing to inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2015 170,871 miles

advise rear tyres wearing to inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2014 168,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 166,043 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2012 166,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 160,474 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 157,934 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 157,934 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 153,191 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 153,191 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 152,605 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 148,190 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 148,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion around battery tray area

front brake discs appear to be worn and corroding

nearside front tyre nearing legal limit

rear brake discs appear to be worn and corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2007 142,975 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 142,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 137,366 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 137,366 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OWO 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 69.2%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO registered?

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

Is E3 OWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OWO shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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