1990 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · 6 JJT
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 125,362 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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6 JJT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 125,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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6 JJT 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 (6 JJT) between March 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
6 JJT Mileage History
- 29/03/2023123,328 mi
- 03/04/2023123,366 mi+38 mi
- 08/04/2024124,511 mi+1,145 mi
- 31/05/2024124,534 mi+23 mi
- 02/06/2025125,362 mi+828 mi
Average of roughly 933 miles per year across 5 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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- 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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