1990 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · G885 GFX
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 1990. Recorded mileage 130,781 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G885 GFX Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2024
- 130,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G885 GFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (G885 GFX) between May 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)”; “Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
G885 GFX Mileage History
- 25/05/2006119,444 mi
- 10/05/2007120,168 mi+724 mi
- 02/06/2008126,781 mi+6,613 mi
- 07/05/2009129,495 mi+2,714 mi
- 08/05/2009129,495 mi
- 05/04/2018130,140 mi+645 mi
- 20/05/2019130,150 mi+10 mi
- 07/05/2024130,781 mi+631 mi
Average of roughly 632 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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