1989 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · G896 VMO
1989 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 79,003 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2007
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1796cc
G896 VMO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2006
- 79,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G896 VMO Mileage History
- 11/04/200679,003 mi
- 19/04/200679,003 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
G896 VMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 3 Series (G896 VMO) between April 2006 and April 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 April 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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