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F457 BMW

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,811 mi
Last recorded153,811 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF457 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 153,811 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 153,710 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 152,426 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 152,163 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 151,780 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 151,563 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 151,213 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 150,797 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 150,584 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 150,020 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 149,343 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 148,701 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 148,066 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 146,196 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 143,703 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 142,738 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 137,454 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 125,571 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 122,634 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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F457 BMW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F457 BMW, 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

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What year was F457 BMW registered?

F457 BMW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 August 1990.

Is F457 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F457 BMW shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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