1990 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · G575 EPK
1990 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 1990. Recorded mileage 206,683 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G575 EPK Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 206,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G575 EPK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (G575 EPK) between November 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”.
G575 EPK Mileage History
- 02/11/2006124,524 mi
- 02/11/2006124,524 mi
- 22/10/2007134,571 mi+10,047 mi
- 24/10/2007134,571 mi
- 21/10/2008143,770 mi+9,199 mi
- 24/10/2008143,777 mi+7 mi
- 22/10/2009153,799 mi+10,022 mi
- 20/10/2010164,219 mi+10,420 mi
- 22/10/2010164,222 mi+3 mi
- 01/11/2011175,081 mi+10,859 mi
- 03/11/2011175,081 mi
- 24/10/2012184,574 mi+9,493 mi
- 23/10/2013194,523 mi+9,949 mi
- 30/10/2013194,543 mi+20 mi
- 14/04/2020199,093 mi+4,550 mi
- 16/04/2021203,171 mi+4,078 mi
- 08/04/2022203,726 mi+555 mi
- 27/04/2023204,654 mi+928 mi
- 17/04/2024205,511 mi+857 mi
- 28/04/2025206,234 mi+723 mi
- 30/04/2026206,683 mi+449 mi
Average of roughly 4,215 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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
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- Rust (Arches/Jacking Points)Serious
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