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E9 JSJ

1990 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

231,772 mi
Last recorded231,772 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 JSJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 231,772 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 231,631 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 231,625 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable to open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing Centre belt. (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2018 228,239 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 228,205 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 226,660 miles

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

front jack points slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2017 226,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front jack points slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 226,657 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion to both front jacking points

Fail 18 May 2015 226,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion to both front jacking points

Pass 29 Mar 2012 224,995 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

both front tyres badly cracked

slight corrosion outer sills and back panel

Fail 19 Mar 2012 224,993 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

both front tyres badly cracked

front discs very poor

slight corrosion outer sills and back panel

Pass 22 Apr 2010 218,485 miles

BOTH INNER RACK ENDS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 214,654 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 195,878 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 181,146 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 181,146 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 170,088 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 JSJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 E9 JSJ, 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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E9 JSJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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