1989 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · D4 RHE
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 111,960 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D4 RHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 111,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D4 RHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 3 Series (D4 RHE) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
D4 RHE Mileage History
- 10/05/2023111,344 mi
- 10/05/2023111,344 mi
- 20/08/2024111,980 mi+636 mi
- 20/08/2024111,980 mi
- 07/11/2025111,960 mi-20 mi
Average of roughly 247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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