1990 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · G162 EAF
1990 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Apr 1990. Recorded mileage 221,738 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G162 EAF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 221,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G162 EAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (G162 EAF) between June 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
G162 EAF Mileage History
- 13/06/2006182,806 mi
- 04/06/2007187,535 mi+4,729 mi
- 04/06/2007187,535 mi
- 22/05/2008191,018 mi+3,483 mi
- 29/05/2009194,523 mi+3,505 mi
- 22/05/2010198,628 mi+4,105 mi
- 16/05/2011201,630 mi+3,002 mi
- 29/05/2012203,920 mi+2,290 mi
- 29/05/2012203,920 mi
- 07/06/2013204,857 mi+937 mi
- 05/07/2014207,327 mi+2,470 mi
- 17/07/2015209,664 mi+2,337 mi
- 17/07/2015209,664 mi
- 03/05/2018209,800 mi+136 mi
- 05/06/2019211,641 mi+1,841 mi
- 27/07/2019211,660 mi+19 mi
- 08/10/2020217,074 mi+5,414 mi
- 12/10/2020217,080 mi+6 mi
- 14/06/2022220,335 mi+3,255 mi
- 09/10/2024221,734 mi+1,399 mi
- 09/10/2025221,738 mi+4 mi
- 29/09/2026221,738 mi
Average of roughly 1,918 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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