1990 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · H890 GRX
1990 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 137,421 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H890 GRX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 137,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H890 GRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (H890 GRX) between December 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
H890 GRX Mileage History
- 11/12/2024135,317 mi
- 20/11/2025137,421 mi+2,104 mi
- 09/12/2025137,421 mi
Average of roughly 2,117 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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
The sheet metal towers supporting the rear shock mounts can fatigue and tear out under rough road impacts, leaving the damper loose inside the boot.
- Rust (Arches/Jacking Points)Serious
Corrosion is endemic on UK E36s exposed to road salt. The rear wheel arch lips, outer and inner sill structures, and floor jacking points rust severely from the inside out.
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