1989 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F325 BAV
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1989. Recorded mileage 150,695 miles. MOT valid until 27/04/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,695 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
F325 BAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
- 150,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F325 BAV Mileage History
- 31/10/2022149,346 mi
- 19/01/2023149,354 mi+8 mi
- 10/04/2024149,725 mi+371 mi
- 29/04/2025149,865 mi+140 mi
- 04/04/2026150,695 mi+830 mi
Average of roughly 394 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F325 BAV 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 (F325 BAV) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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