1990 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · G882 SMV
1990 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1990. Recorded mileage 89,888 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G882 SMV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/10/2026
- 89,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 38 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G882 SMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (G882 SMV) between July 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (36 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
G882 SMV Mileage History
- 27/07/200639,861 mi
- 25/07/200741,810 mi+1,949 mi
- 30/06/200847,084 mi+5,274 mi
- 30/06/200847,086 mi+2 mi
- 03/07/200951,547 mi+4,461 mi
- 28/06/201056,250 mi+4,703 mi
- 27/06/201160,592 mi+4,342 mi
- 09/07/201264,331 mi+3,739 mi
- 10/07/201264,335 mi+4 mi
- 17/06/201367,253 mi+2,918 mi
- 21/06/201367,253 mi
- 09/06/201470,974 mi+3,721 mi
- 17/06/201574,237 mi+3,263 mi
- 17/05/201677,218 mi+2,981 mi
- 20/05/201677,218 mi
- 08/05/201780,328 mi+3,110 mi
- 11/05/201883,076 mi+2,748 mi
- 14/05/201986,525 mi+3,449 mi
- 24/06/202088,393 mi+1,868 mi
- 15/06/202189,824 mi+1,431 mi
- 09/10/202689,888 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 2,476 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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