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A4 RUL

1990 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,610 mi
Last recorded126,610 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 RUL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 126,610 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 126,595 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 126,575 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 126,568 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 126,505 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 126,333 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 126,139 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 125,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight movement on the wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight movement on the wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 124,706 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 122,655 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 122,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 122,391 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 122,387 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 121,879 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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A4 RUL is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A4 RUL, 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.

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What year was A4 RUL registered?

A4 RUL is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 January 1990.

Is A4 RUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 RUL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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