1989 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · E30 LCF
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 24/02/1989. Recorded mileage 70,195 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2494cc
E30 LCF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 70,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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E30 LCF Mileage History
- 02/05/200652,933 mi
- 02/05/200753,961 mi+1,028 mi
- 05/06/200854,102 mi+141 mi
- 26/06/200957,840 mi+3,738 mi
- 20/08/201059,006 mi+1,166 mi
- 26/08/201160,831 mi+1,825 mi
- 27/07/201262,959 mi+2,128 mi
- 28/07/201262,992 mi+33 mi
- 09/08/201364,467 mi+1,475 mi
- 09/08/201364,467 mi
- 21/08/201465,137 mi+670 mi
- 21/08/201465,137 mi
- 06/08/201565,584 mi+447 mi
- 20/09/201666,380 mi+796 mi
- 22/09/201767,127 mi+747 mi
- 29/07/201968,195 mi+1,068 mi
- 18/11/202169,740 mi+1,545 mi
- 18/07/202369,820 mi+80 mi
- 05/09/202470,131 mi+311 mi
- 05/09/202570,195 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 892 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
E30 LCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 3 Series (E30 LCF) between May 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)”; “registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)”.
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