1990 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · G208 ALF
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 26/01/1990. Recorded mileage 130,176 miles. MOT valid until 30/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2494cc
G208 ALF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 130,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G208 ALF Mileage History
- 19/12/2024129,403 mi
- 31/03/2025129,406 mi+3 mi
- 01/04/2026130,176 mi+770 mi
Average of roughly 603 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
G208 ALF 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 (G208 ALF) between December 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”.
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