CarVerify

Free Car Check

B4 OLH

1989 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,215 mi
Last recorded62,215 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 OLH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 62,215 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 62,173 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 62,171 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 62,120 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 62,077 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 61,794 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,414 miles

bush in n/s/front wishbone split

Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,260 miles

drivers wiper blade split

Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,907 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,526 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 59,736 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 57,434 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,845 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B4 OLH is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 123,356 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 OLH, 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 37 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 OLH?

You can check the full history of B4 OLH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B4 OLH registered?

B4 OLH is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is B4 OLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 OLH shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B4 OLH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B4 OLH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.