1989 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · A30 GHG

The 1989 BMW 3 Series presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across the five most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 3 March 2026 at 160,583 miles returned a clean pass, confirming the vehicle has maintained an unbroken compliance record since at least February 2022. The maintenance trend is steady with no worsening or emerging advisories across this period. Recorded mileage shows light use for a 37-year-old vehicle. The odometer advanced from 154,325 miles in the 17 February 2022 test to 160,583 miles by March 2026, a total of 6,258 miles over four years, averaging roughly 1,565 miles annually. This figure sits well below the 4,340 miles per year implied by total age and distance, indicating either gentle running or extended stationary periods. The MOT history contains no gaps and no rapid accumulation events, though the sparse five-entry window limits long-term wear inference. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural corrosion on chassis rails and subframe mounting points, given the age and likely damp storage associated with low mileage. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant physical checks for perishing or binding despite the absence of test flags. The clean record implies previous owners addressed consumables quietly, but DVSA data alone cannot confirm the condition of exhaust emissions hardware or drivetrain seals on a vehicle of this vintage.