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1989 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F50 TEN

F50 TEN

1989 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1989. Recorded mileage 142,305 miles. MOT valid until 24/11/2026.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24/11/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
142,305 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24/11/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
2494cc

F50 TEN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
  • 142,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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F50 TEN Mileage History

  1. 26/04/2022103,190 mi
  2. 11/04/2023141,409 mi+38,219 mi
  3. 18/08/2023141,464 mi+55 mi
  4. 13/08/2024141,869 mi+405 mi
  5. 25/11/2025142,305 mi+436 mi

Average of roughly 10,914 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F50 TEN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (F50 TEN) between April 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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