CarVerify

Free Car Check

TOI 460

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,800 mi
Last recorded97,800 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 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

RegistrationTOI 460
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 97,800 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 97,786 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 96,317 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake wear sensor warning lamp on

Fail 19 Apr 2025 96,303 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake wear sensor warning lamp on

Pass 13 Apr 2024 94,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake wear sensor warning lamp on(over half life on all pads)

Pass 21 Apr 2023 91,662 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2023 91,638 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2022 89,496 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 88,075 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported n/s front flexy brake pipe loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres 3mm rear tyres 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 87,857 miles

Brake fluid contaminated brake fluid very dark and contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported n/s front flexy brake pipe loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres 3mm rear tyres 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,591 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 87,007 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 86,449 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 85,417 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,885 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,004 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,685 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F head light slightly low. Front O/S fog light broken. Fuel pipes corroding but notleaking.

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,583 miles

N/S/front head light a bit low.

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 76,732 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 72,049 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,182 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2006 66,108 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

TOI 460 is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TOI 460, 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 TOI 460?

You can check the full history of TOI 460 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TOI 460 registered?

TOI 460 is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is TOI 460 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOI 460 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TOI 460 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 TOI 460. 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.