1990 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · E3 ONR
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07/09/1990. Recorded mileage 185,227 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1990cc
E3 ONR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/08/2024
- 185,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E3 ONR Mileage History
- 26/07/2022179,989 mi
- 29/07/2022179,989 mi
- 05/08/2023183,511 mi+3,522 mi
- 07/08/2023183,511 mi
- 05/08/2024185,227 mi+1,716 mi
Average of roughly 2,582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E3 ONR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (E3 ONR) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Floor excessively deteriorated sill and floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated sill and floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”.
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