1990 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · H375 NWN
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 108,077 miles. MOT expired on 19 Apr 2019.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Apr 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H375 NWN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2018
- 108,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H375 NWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (H375 NWN) between March 2006 and April 2018.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2018 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
H375 NWN Mileage History
- 20/03/200699,063 mi
- 22/03/2007101,408 mi+2,345 mi
- 27/11/2008102,087 mi+679 mi
- 05/01/2010102,935 mi+848 mi
- 03/03/2010102,943 mi+8 mi
- 21/08/2015103,215 mi+272 mi
- 27/08/2015103,215 mi
- 04/10/2016107,380 mi+4,165 mi
- 04/10/2016107,380 mi
- 20/04/2018108,077 mi+697 mi
Average of roughly 746 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Plastic water pump impellers shatter, expansion tanks split along mould seams, and composite thermostat housings warp with age. A complete cooling overhaul is essential every 60k–80k miles.
- Rear Shock Mount TearingSerious
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- Rust (Arches/Jacking Points)Serious
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