1990 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · G827 MHG
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Feb 1990. Recorded mileage 60,981 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G827 MHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/01/2026
- 60,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G827 MHG MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (G827 MHG) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
G827 MHG Mileage History
- 09/02/202360,072 mi
- 22/01/202460,445 mi+373 mi
- 27/01/202560,763 mi+318 mi
- 28/01/202560,763 mi
- 29/01/202660,981 mi+218 mi
Average of roughly 306 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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- 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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