1990 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · H161 AYP
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Oct 1990. Recorded mileage 119,317 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H161 AYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 119,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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H161 AYP Mileage History
- 14/02/2024119,230 mi
- 23/05/2025119,304 mi+74 mi
- 29/05/2025119,304 mi
- 23/06/2026119,317 mi+13 mi
- 25/06/2026119,317 mi
Average of roughly 37 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H161 AYP 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 (H161 AYP) between February 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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