1990 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · H665 FDP
1990 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 139,926 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H665 FDP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 139,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H665 FDP 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 (H665 FDP) between May 2025 and May 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 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: Lighting (6 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Road wheel more than one fixing missing Nearside Rear & Offside Rear (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside Rear & Offside Rear - flashing red instead of amber (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
H665 FDP Mileage History
- 08/05/2025139,926 mi
- 09/05/2025139,926 mi
Average of roughly 0 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: Poor
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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
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