1990 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · G397 BBY
1990 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1990. Recorded mileage 117,148 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G397 BBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 117,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G397 BBY Mileage History
- 26/08/2023117,111 mi
- 31/08/2024117,116 mi+5 mi
- 31/08/2024117,116 mi
- 28/04/2026117,148 mi+32 mi
- 28/04/2026117,148 mi
Average of roughly 14 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G397 BBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (G397 BBY) between August 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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