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E3 OXG

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

159,435 mi
Last recorded159,435 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OXG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 159,435 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 159,429 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 159,378 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 159,150 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 158,984 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 158,825 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 158,602 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 158,308 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 157,974 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 157,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 154,510 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 154,064 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 152,313 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 114,931 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 149,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 148,629 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 147,692 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 146,243 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 142,194 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 142,182 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 137,651 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 137,651 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 OXG is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OXG, 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

How do I check the history of E3 OXG?

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What year was E3 OXG registered?

E3 OXG is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 1990.

Is E3 OXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OXG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E3 OXG have outstanding finance?

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