1989 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · E30 MAT
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 209,346 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E30 MAT Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2025
- 209,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E30 MAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 3 Series (E30 MAT) between April 2008 and March 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”; “Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the b”; “Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”.
E30 MAT Mileage History
- 17/04/2008133,305 mi
- 19/04/2008133,870 mi+565 mi
- 15/04/2009143,312 mi+9,442 mi
- 20/05/2014143,376 mi+64 mi
- 20/05/2014143,376 mi
- 28/05/2015168,731 mi+25,355 mi
- 28/05/2015168,731 mi
- 20/05/2016171,420 mi+2,689 mi
- 20/05/2016171,420 mi
- 12/07/2019174,622 mi+3,202 mi
- 22/01/2021178,545 mi+3,923 mi
- 21/01/2022179,659 mi+1,114 mi
- 20/01/2023208,586 mi+28,927 mi
- 20/01/2024209,204 mi+618 mi
- 22/03/2025209,346 mi+142 mi
Average of roughly 4,492 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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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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