1989 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · E30 LMS
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23/08/1989. Recorded mileage 130,299 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,299 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 LMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2024
- 130,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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E30 LMS Mileage History
- 21/09/2021129,914 mi
- 23/09/2022130,117 mi+203 mi
- 23/09/2022130,117 mi
- 27/10/2023130,299 mi+182 mi
- 12/12/2024130,299 mi
Average of roughly 119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E30 LMS 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 (E30 LMS) between September 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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