1989 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F532 PUY
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 107,729 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F532 PUY Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2023
- 107,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F532 PUY Mileage History
- 21/08/2006117,252 mi
- 07/07/2007125,262 mi+8,010 mi
- 07/07/2007125,262 mi
- 07/06/2008127,760 mi+2,498 mi
- 24/09/2023107,729 mi-20,031 mi
Average of roughly -557 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F532 PUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 3 Series (F532 PUY) between August 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2023 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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