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E9 CDA

1990 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,732 mi
Last recorded69,732 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 CDA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 69,732 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 69,156 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 68,432 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 67,864 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 66,483 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 66,445 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,399 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 66,398 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,229 miles

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,157 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,982 miles

Slight play in both inner rack ends

Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,994 miles

Offside front end of sill/floor area damaged by a trolley jack or similar

Slight play in offside inner rack end

Pass 1 May 2012 64,484 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f lower wishbone bush fitted incorrectly

Fail 25 Apr 2012 64,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f lower wishbone bush fitted incorrectly

Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,858 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,248 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,265 miles

slight play (lift) in both front lower ball joints

Fail 14 Apr 2009 61,265 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

slight play (lift) in both front lower ball joints

Pass 16 Apr 2008 59,193 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,805 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 57,805 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 56,127 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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E9 CDA is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E9 CDA, 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 E9 CDA registered?

E9 CDA is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is E9 CDA safe to buy?

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