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E3 OWP

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,103 mi
Last recorded174,103 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 174,103 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 173,456 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 172,317 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 171,538 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 169,420 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 169,399 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. modified avoiding rear access passenger seats and front passenger seat as well (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 167,589 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met, it may require repair or adjustment.

Pass 8 Oct 2016 164,527 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 164,527 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 161,788 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner track rods (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipe slightly croded few places (7.2.2)

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

hand break just pass 16%

oil leak from the engine

Pass 20 Oct 2014 158,744 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 154,373 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 149,339 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 145,537 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 141,031 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 137,083 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2008 125,621 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 123,616 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 21,683 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 118,025 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 118,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

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 OWP is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OWP, 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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What year was E3 OWP registered?

E3 OWP is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is E3 OWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OWP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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