1990 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · H632 CTA
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 1990. Recorded mileage 124,154 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H632 CTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 124,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H632 CTA 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 (H632 CTA) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 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: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”.
H632 CTA Mileage History
- 16/02/2024120,997 mi
- 03/03/2025121,817 mi+820 mi
- 03/03/2025121,817 mi
- 25/02/2026124,154 mi+2,337 mi
- 26/02/2026124,154 mi
Average of roughly 1,556 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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