1990 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · H625 CNF
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 1990. Recorded mileage 93,237 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H625 CNF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 93,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H625 CNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (H625 CNF) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
H625 CNF Mileage History
- 19/09/202492,574 mi
- 15/08/202592,830 mi+256 mi
- 14/08/202693,237 mi+407 mi
Average of roughly 349 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Plastic water pump impellers shatter, expansion tanks split along mould seams, and composite thermostat housings warp with age. A complete cooling overhaul is essential every 60k–80k miles.
- Rear Shock Mount TearingSerious
The sheet metal towers supporting the rear shock mounts can fatigue and tear out under rough road impacts, leaving the damper loose inside the boot.
- Rust (Arches/Jacking Points)Serious
Corrosion is endemic on UK E36s exposed to road salt. The rear wheel arch lips, outer and inner sill structures, and floor jacking points rust severely from the inside out.
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