1990 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · H764 TGJ
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 106,980 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2012.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Aug 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,980 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H764 TGJ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2011
- 106,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H764 TGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (H764 TGJ) between April 2006 and March 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2011 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: Brakes (11 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
H764 TGJ Mileage History
- 07/04/200698,359 mi
- 15/04/200698,414 mi+55 mi
- 31/03/2007101,438 mi+3,024 mi
- 22/03/2008104,974 mi+3,536 mi
- 02/04/2009106,159 mi+1,185 mi
- 23/02/2011106,979 mi+820 mi
- 07/03/2011106,980 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,754 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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