1990 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · H794 BYF
1990 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 170,660 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H794 BYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 170,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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H794 BYF Mileage History
- 18/04/2024170,298 mi
- 26/03/2025170,660 mi+362 mi
- 27/03/2025170,666 mi+6 mi
- 16/03/2026170,660 mi-6 mi
- 24/03/2026170,660 mi
Average of roughly 187 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
H794 BYF 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 (H794 BYF) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Doesn't switch off (4.5.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
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