1990 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · B9 MMH
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 37,988 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B9 MMH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 37,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B9 MMH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (B9 MMH) between August 2025 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
B9 MMH Mileage History
- 13/08/202537,130 mi
- 14/10/202637,988 mi+858 mi
Average of roughly 734 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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