1990 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · H486 ELC
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1990. Recorded mileage 99,971 miles. MOT valid until 26/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2494cc
H486 ELC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 99,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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H486 ELC Mileage History
- 06/02/202499,745 mi
- 06/02/202499,745 mi
- 02/04/202599,765 mi+20 mi
- 02/04/202599,765 mi
- 27/02/202699,971 mi+206 mi
Average of roughly 110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H486 ELC 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 (H486 ELC) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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