1989 BMW 3 Series 1.6L Petrol · F623 AFX
1989 BMW 3 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 244,292 km. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 244,292 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F623 AFX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 244,292 km recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F623 AFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 3 Series (F623 AFX) between June 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
F623 AFX Odometer History
- 10/06/2006171,935 mi
- 10/06/2006171,935 mi
- 06/06/2007183,952 km
- 06/06/2007183,952 km
- 07/06/2008200,234 km+16,282 km
- 05/06/2009208,400 km+8,166 km
- 15/06/2010215,326 km+6,926 km
- 15/06/2011218,745 mi
- 16/06/2011218,746 mi+1 mi
- 15/06/2012229,893 km
- 12/06/2013232,863 km+2,970 km
- 12/06/2013232,863 km
- 13/06/2014235,514 km+2,651 km
- 13/06/2014235,514 km
- 23/10/2015240,436 km+4,922 km
- 23/10/2015240,436 km
- 01/07/2026244,292 km+3,856 km
Average of roughly 3,607 km per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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