1989 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · F83 PJU
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 169,563 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F83 PJU Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 169,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F83 PJU Mileage History
- 20/05/2006150,953 mi
- 07/06/2007158,591 mi+7,638 mi
- 29/05/2008165,196 mi+6,605 mi
- 29/05/2008165,196 mi
- 27/05/2009172,045 mi+6,849 mi
- 05/06/2009172,045 mi
- 09/06/2010179,059 mi+7,014 mi
- 31/05/2011185,682 mi+6,623 mi
- 02/06/2011185,779 mi+97 mi
- 06/06/2012192,020 mi+6,241 mi
- 08/05/2013196,932 mi+4,912 mi
- 16/05/2013197,013 mi+81 mi
- 23/05/2014204,581 mi+7,568 mi
- 26/05/2015211,276 mi+6,695 mi
- 29/05/2015211,300 mi+24 mi
- 13/05/2016215,168 mi+3,868 mi
- 22/05/2017225,234 mi+10,066 mi
- 29/05/2018228,611 mi+3,377 mi
- 29/05/2019153,701 mi-74,910 mi
- 11/06/2019153,777 mi+76 mi
- 29/05/2020158,728 mi+4,951 mi
- 01/06/2021161,925 mi+3,197 mi
- 04/06/2021161,947 mi+22 mi
- 11/05/2022164,125 mi+2,178 mi
- 23/05/2022164,169 mi+44 mi
- 23/05/2023166,239 mi+2,070 mi
- 15/05/2024167,753 mi+1,514 mi
- 14/05/2025169,563 mi+1,810 mi
Average of roughly 980 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F83 PJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 3 Series (F83 PJU) between May 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Steering (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Floor (1”.
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