1990 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · G885 GFX
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 1990. Recorded mileage 130,781 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G885 GFX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2024
- 130,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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G885 GFX MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (G885 GFX) between May 2024 and May 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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