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E3 OWS

1990 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,563 mi
Last recorded116,563 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OWS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 116,563 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 116,452 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 116,368 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 116,239 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 116,136 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 116,120 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 115,903 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 115,452 miles

Front brake hoses starting to perish.

Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 114,905 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 113,276 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 113,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

1. Unable to check nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes fully. 2. Unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers. 3. Front side lights dim.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 112,305 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Drivers seat backing becoming insecure. 3. Front side lights dim.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 111,288 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front tyres wearing low on inside edges. 3. Nearside rear shock absorber becoming worn.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 108,497 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2012 108,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 105,357 miles

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/WORN

Pass 21 May 2010 157,339 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 150,105 miles

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

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

sideskirts fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2008 147,353 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 142,807 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 142,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre outer wall perished

throttle pedal not fixed to floor

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 OWS is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OWS, 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 OWS registered?

E3 OWS is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 1990.

Is E3 OWS safe to buy?

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