1989 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F260 TPE
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 130,274 km. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 130,274 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F260 TPE Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 130,274 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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.
F260 TPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 3 Series (F260 TPE) between December 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)”.
F260 TPE Odometer History
- 13/12/2006124,769 mi
- 19/12/2007126,103 mi+1,334 mi
- 18/06/2009126,600 mi+497 mi
- 08/06/2010127,159 km
- 16/06/2011127,412 km+253 km
- 19/07/2012127,965 km+553 km
- 13/08/2013128,170 km+205 km
- 13/08/2014128,363 mi
- 12/09/2014128,400 mi+37 mi
- 12/09/2014128,408 mi+8 mi
- 30/05/2023129,464 km
- 31/05/2024129,919 km+455 km
- 10/06/2025130,106 km+187 km
- 15/09/2026130,274 km+168 km
Average of roughly 279 km per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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