MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
parking brake efficiency only just met, it may require repair or adjustment.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
slight engine oil leak
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
Oil leak
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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