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1989 BMW 3 2.5L Petrol · G300 JYC

G300 JYC

1989 BMW 3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 130,962 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
BMW 3
Year / Origin
1989 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
130,962 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
2494cc
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G300 JYC Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
  • 130,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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

G300 JYC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Nov 2026, 08:47
MOT Analysis

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 (G300 JYC) between April 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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.

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ADVISORY

G300 JYC Mileage History

  1. 05/04/2024130,144 mi
  2. 22/03/2025130,737 mi+593 mi
  3. 18/04/2026130,962 mi+225 mi

Average of roughly 402 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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1989 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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