The road tax status for F402 BHF is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for F402 BHF?

The MOT for F402 BHF is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of F402 BHF?

The recorded mileage for F402 BHF is 178,849 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F402 BHF ULEZ compliant?

No, F402 BHF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1989 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F402 BHF

F402 BHF

1989 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16/03/1989. Recorded mileage 178,849 miles. MOT valid until 28/10/2026.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 28/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 178,849 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 178,849 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1989
Engine: 2494cc

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F402 BHF Key Findings

19 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
178,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

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F402 BHF Mileage History

23/11/2005154,271 mi
30/11/2005154,274 mi+3 mi
11/12/2006159,727 mi+5,453 mi
16/12/2006159,749 mi+22 mi
15/12/2007164,347 mi+4,598 mi
18/12/2007164,359 mi+12 mi
15/12/2008168,657 mi+4,298 mi
20/08/2010168,909 mi+252 mi
20/08/2011171,691 mi+2,782 mi
20/08/2011171,692 mi+1 mi
25/08/2012172,068 mi+376 mi
01/09/2012172,068 mi
29/08/2013174,895 mi+2,827 mi
12/03/2020176,918 mi+2,023 mi
08/04/2021177,476 mi+558 mi
23/12/2022177,485 mi+9 mi
23/12/2022177,485 mi
20/05/2024178,758 mi+1,273 mi
29/10/2025178,849 mi+91 mi

Average of roughly 1,233 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

F402 BHF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 20:13

MOT Analysis

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19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 3 Series (F402 BHF) between November 2005 and October 2025.

The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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