1989 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · F546 SBL
1989 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21/04/1989. Recorded mileage 70,851 miles. MOT valid until 27/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1796cc
F546 SBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 70,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F546 SBL Mileage History
- 26/04/202269,564 mi
- 27/04/202370,113 mi+549 mi
- 26/04/202470,294 mi+181 mi
- 29/05/202570,425 mi+131 mi
- 08/05/202670,851 mi+426 mi
Average of roughly 319 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F546 SBL 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 (F546 SBL) between April 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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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