1990 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · H487 ADV
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1990. Recorded mileage 60,221 miles. MOT valid until 10/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,221 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
H487 ADV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 60,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 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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H487 ADV Mileage History
- 14/10/202260,135 mi
- 12/07/202460,175 mi+40 mi
- 12/07/202460,175 mi
- 09/07/202560,216 mi+41 mi
- 06/07/202660,221 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 23 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H487 ADV 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 (H487 ADV) between October 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (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.
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