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B4 COS

1990 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,853 mi
Last recorded80,853 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 COS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 80,853 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 79,886 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 79,873 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 79,337 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 78,799 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 78,745 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,448 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 78,448 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing BELT CATCH TRAPPED UNDER SEAT (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,300 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 76,715 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 75,603 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 72,740 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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B4 COS is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 B4 COS, 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 B4 COS?

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What year was B4 COS registered?

B4 COS is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is B4 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 COS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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