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1989 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F148 NMY

F148 NMY

1989 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1989. Recorded mileage 138,473 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
2494cc

F148 NMY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
  • 138,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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F148 NMY Mileage History

  1. 17/05/2022136,007 mi
  2. 19/05/2023137,007 mi+1,000 mi
  3. 24/05/2024138,174 mi+1,167 mi
  4. 24/05/2024138,174 mi
  5. 11/06/2025138,473 mi+299 mi

Average of roughly 804 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F148 NMY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 1989 BMW 3 Series (F148 NMY) between May 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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