1990 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · H685 WCJ
1990 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1990. Recorded mileage 74,706 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1796cc
H685 WCJ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2024
- 74,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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H685 WCJ Mileage History
- 20/10/200650,185 mi
- 01/10/200752,290 mi+2,105 mi
- 02/10/200752,290 mi
- 10/10/200853,602 mi+1,312 mi
- 12/10/200955,557 mi+1,955 mi
- 15/10/201057,139 mi+1,582 mi
- 14/10/201158,232 mi+1,093 mi
- 14/10/201158,232 mi
- 01/10/201259,380 mi+1,148 mi
- 01/10/201259,380 mi
- 30/09/201360,711 mi+1,331 mi
- 30/09/201360,711 mi
- 11/09/201462,071 mi+1,360 mi
- 16/09/201564,060 mi+1,989 mi
- 16/09/201564,060 mi
- 09/09/201665,673 mi+1,613 mi
- 13/09/201665,695 mi+22 mi
- 11/09/201767,196 mi+1,501 mi
- 11/09/201767,196 mi
- 06/09/201869,106 mi+1,910 mi
- 13/09/201972,435 mi+3,329 mi
- 16/09/201972,440 mi+5 mi
- 14/09/202074,124 mi+1,684 mi
- 27/09/202174,685 mi+561 mi
- 21/10/202274,693 mi+8 mi
- 02/11/202374,698 mi+5 mi
- 30/10/202474,704 mi+6 mi
- 30/10/202474,706 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,360 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
H685 WCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (H685 WCJ) between October 2006 and October 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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