1990 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · H484 HJT
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 132,897 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H484 HJT Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2025
- 132,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H484 HJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (H484 HJT) between July 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2025 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 (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting broken (7.1.1)”; “Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)”.
H484 HJT Mileage History
- 29/07/2006104,363 mi
- 24/05/2007109,294 mi+4,931 mi
- 24/05/2007109,294 mi
- 10/06/2008112,508 mi+3,214 mi
- 04/06/2009116,218 mi+3,710 mi
- 02/06/2010120,795 mi+4,577 mi
- 01/06/2011125,266 mi+4,471 mi
- 07/06/2012129,046 mi+3,780 mi
- 15/06/2012129,048 mi+2 mi
- 22/04/2016120,800 mi-8,248 mi
- 03/07/2017129,807 mi+9,007 mi
- 14/07/2017129,811 mi+4 mi
- 13/05/2023129,867 mi+56 mi
- 13/05/2023129,868 mi+1 mi
- 11/05/2024131,568 mi+1,700 mi
- 10/05/2025132,897 mi+1,329 mi
Average of roughly 1,519 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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