1989 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F567 LKN
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 02 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 105,870 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F567 LKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 105,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F567 LKN 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 (F567 LKN) between September 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))”.
F567 LKN Mileage History
- 03/09/2022104,240 mi
- 11/10/2023104,836 mi+596 mi
- 02/05/2025105,231 mi+395 mi
- 09/05/2025105,236 mi+5 mi
- 08/05/2026105,870 mi+634 mi
Average of roughly 443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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