1989 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · F541 NGU
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23/06/1989. Recorded mileage 81,875 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1990cc
F541 NGU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2023
- 81,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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F541 NGU Mileage History
- 15/03/2006160,457 mi
- 21/03/2007167,141 mi+6,684 mi
- 18/03/2008175,680 mi+8,539 mi
- 19/03/2009182,024 mi+6,344 mi
- 23/03/2010188,647 mi+6,623 mi
- 23/03/2010188,647 mi
- 22/03/2011194,195 mi+5,548 mi
- 30/03/2012200,495 mi+6,300 mi
- 28/03/2013206,591 mi+6,096 mi
- 18/03/2014213,452 mi+6,861 mi
- 24/03/2015219,021 mi+5,569 mi
- 26/03/2015219,067 mi+46 mi
- 23/03/2016223,190 mi+4,123 mi
- 30/03/2016223,241 mi+51 mi
- 16/03/2017227,018 mi+3,777 mi
- 26/04/2017227,481 mi+463 mi
- 19/03/2018230,165 mi+2,684 mi
- 19/03/2018230,165 mi
- 29/03/2019233,325 mi+3,160 mi
- 22/07/2020235,788 mi+2,463 mi
- 21/04/2021235,846 mi+58 mi
- 21/04/2021235,846 mi
- 25/04/202281,123 mi-154,723 mi
- 25/04/202281,123 mi
- 13/06/202381,875 mi+752 mi
Average of roughly -4,557 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F541 NGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 3 Series (F541 NGU) between March 2006 and June 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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