1990 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · H489 BFE
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1990. Recorded mileage 108,804 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/09/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1990cc
H489 BFE Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2014
- 108,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 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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H489 BFE Mileage History
- 03/05/200681,961 mi
- 26/04/200785,620 mi+3,659 mi
- 29/04/200888,011 mi+2,391 mi
- 28/04/200989,398 mi+1,387 mi
- 01/05/200989,423 mi+25 mi
- 28/04/201090,887 mi+1,464 mi
- 03/05/201192,507 mi+1,620 mi
- 15/09/201293,534 mi+1,027 mi
- 16/09/2013102,114 mi+8,580 mi
- 02/10/2014108,804 mi+6,690 mi
- 02/10/2014108,804 mi
Average of roughly 3,190 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
H489 BFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (H489 BFE) between May 2006 and October 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2014 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.