1989 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · F155 DUA
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 160,159 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F155 DUA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2025
- 160,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F155 DUA Mileage History
- 31/03/2022156,876 mi
- 25/03/2023158,946 mi+2,070 mi
- 19/04/2025160,159 mi+1,213 mi
Average of roughly 1,076 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
F155 DUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 3 Series (F155 DUA) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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