1991 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · H908 AMX
1991 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 1991. Recorded mileage 205,045 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H908 AMX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 205,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H908 AMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (H908 AMX) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
H908 AMX Mileage History
- 24/11/2022204,574 mi
- 06/12/2025204,998 mi+424 mi
- 20/02/2026205,022 mi+24 mi
- 20/02/2026205,045 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 145 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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
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