1990 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · G787 DPD
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1990. Recorded mileage 101,013 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G787 DPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
- 101,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G787 DPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (G787 DPD) between February 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2025 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: Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
G787 DPD Mileage History
- 09/02/202299,738 mi
- 14/02/2023100,649 mi+911 mi
- 14/02/2024100,697 mi+48 mi
- 29/03/2025101,009 mi+312 mi
- 09/04/2025101,013 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 403 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
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