1990 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · G987 TGY
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1990. Recorded mileage 138,999 miles. MOT valid until 13/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1990cc
G987 TGY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 138,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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G987 TGY Mileage History
- 29/06/2006107,097 mi
- 14/07/2007115,970 mi+8,873 mi
- 11/08/2008123,264 mi+7,294 mi
- 11/08/2008123,264 mi
- 04/08/2009125,836 mi+2,572 mi
- 05/08/2010127,005 mi+1,169 mi
- 29/07/2011128,086 mi+1,081 mi
- 12/07/2012128,861 mi+775 mi
- 02/08/2013130,352 mi+1,491 mi
- 14/09/2015131,897 mi+1,545 mi
- 16/09/2015131,897 mi
- 05/04/2017133,173 mi+1,276 mi
- 21/04/2017131,900 mi-1,273 mi
- 21/04/2017131,900 mi
- 16/04/2018136,119 mi+4,219 mi
- 16/04/2019138,690 mi+2,571 mi
- 23/04/2025138,980 mi+290 mi
- 14/03/2026138,999 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 1,619 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G987 TGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (G987 TGY) between June 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on beam axle (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on beam axle (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed seperation on tread (4.1.D.1b)”.
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