1989 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F280 JAU
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 06 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 304,637 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 304,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F280 JAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 304,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F280 JAU 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 (F280 JAU) between April 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 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.
F280 JAU Mileage History
- 29/04/2022301,998 mi
- 04/05/2023302,773 mi+775 mi
- 08/05/2024303,509 mi+736 mi
- 07/05/2025304,546 mi+1,037 mi
- 21/05/2026304,637 mi+91 mi
Average of roughly 650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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