1990 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · H818 LCS
1990 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 130,374 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H818 LCS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 130,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H818 LCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 3 Series (H818 LCS) between April 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
H818 LCS Mileage History
- 08/04/200646,414 mi
- 05/05/200750,550 mi+4,136 mi
- 01/05/200859,083 mi+8,533 mi
- 05/05/200968,022 mi+8,939 mi
- 30/04/201077,269 mi+9,247 mi
- 05/05/201183,819 mi+6,550 mi
- 14/05/201287,954 mi+4,135 mi
- 07/05/201392,495 mi+4,541 mi
- 07/05/201392,495 mi
- 12/07/201498,168 mi+5,673 mi
- 12/07/201498,168 mi
- 07/07/2015104,379 mi+6,211 mi
- 10/05/2016110,180 mi+5,801 mi
- 15/09/2017115,569 mi+5,389 mi
- 28/12/2018122,961 mi+7,392 mi
- 28/12/2018122,961 mi
- 28/08/2020124,733 mi+1,772 mi
- 14/04/2023124,766 mi+33 mi
- 19/04/2023124,775 mi+9 mi
- 05/06/2024125,650 mi+875 mi
- 11/06/2024125,702 mi+52 mi
- 19/06/2025127,731 mi+2,029 mi
- 21/05/2026130,374 mi+2,643 mi
Average of roughly 4,173 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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