1990 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · H661 BML
1990 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 1990. Recorded mileage 117,062 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H661 BML Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 117,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H661 BML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (H661 BML) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
H661 BML Mileage History
- 06/09/2022116,333 mi
- 18/09/2026117,062 mi+729 mi
Average of roughly 181 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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