1990 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · G556 ABY
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 1990. Recorded mileage 155,987 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G556 ABY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 155,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G556 ABY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (G556 ABY) between November 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
G556 ABY Mileage History
- 06/11/2012124,825 mi
- 31/10/2013125,683 mi+858 mi
- 05/11/2014127,625 mi+1,942 mi
- 05/11/2014127,625 mi
- 03/11/2015128,487 mi+862 mi
- 16/11/2016129,938 mi+1,451 mi
- 15/11/2017130,203 mi+265 mi
- 24/10/2018132,667 mi+2,464 mi
- 21/10/2019135,938 mi+3,271 mi
- 22/10/2019135,388 mi-550 mi
- 22/09/2020138,451 mi+3,063 mi
- 31/08/2021141,732 mi+3,281 mi
- 05/09/2022144,523 mi+2,791 mi
- 05/09/2023148,827 mi+4,304 mi
- 05/09/2024153,295 mi+4,468 mi
- 09/09/2025154,825 mi+1,530 mi
- 11/09/2026155,987 mi+1,162 mi
Average of roughly 2,251 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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