1989 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F270 BEW
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 12 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 129,605 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F270 BEW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2023
- 129,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F270 BEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 3 Series (F270 BEW) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
F270 BEW Mileage History
- 03/09/2022129,504 mi
- 02/09/2023129,605 mi+101 mi
Average of roughly 101 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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