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E3 SUJ

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,934 mi
Last recorded65,934 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 SUJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 65,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 64,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 67,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 67,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 63,251 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 63,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 62,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 62,465 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 62,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,627 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 57,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 50,969 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Dec 2013 46,446 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front outer sill starting to corrode

offside front outer sill starting to corrode

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 23 Dec 2013 46,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front outer sill starting to corrode

offside front outer sill starting to corrode

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2012 40,596 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 40,596 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 40,438 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in steering rack inner ball joints

Fail 15 Nov 2011 40,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust back box mounts deteriated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 6 Jun 2009 39,106 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 37,627 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,652 miles

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 SUJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SUJ, 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

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What year was E3 SUJ registered?

E3 SUJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 June 1990.

Is E3 SUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 SUJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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