1990 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · H296 FPD
1990 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 152,477 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/11/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1796cc
H296 FPD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2007
- 152,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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H296 FPD Mileage History
- 09/10/2006152,331 mi
- 09/10/2006152,331 mi
- 09/11/2007152,467 mi+136 mi
- 20/11/2007152,477 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 131 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
H296 FPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (H296 FPD) between October 2006 and November 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2007 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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