1989 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F595 ARP
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15/03/1989. Recorded mileage 62,861 miles. MOT valid until 04/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2494cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
F595 ARP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 62,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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F595 ARP Mileage History
- 28/03/202262,860 mi
- 07/04/202262,861 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/202662,861 mi
- 06/08/202662,861 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F595 ARP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 3 Series (F595 ARP) between March 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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