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E3 OWT

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,139 mi
Last recorded89,139 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OWT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 89,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2024 88,961 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 88,657 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 86,939 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 86,299 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 85,139 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 84,167 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 82,216 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,989 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,774 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,640 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,613 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,836 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,645 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 71,235 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 67,104 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 64,240 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 61,797 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 57,789 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 57,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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E3 OWT is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1990 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 109,179 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E3 OWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E3 OWT registered?

E3 OWT is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 23 July 1990.

Is E3 OWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OWT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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