1989 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · F644 EBV
1989 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 89,676 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F644 EBV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 89,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F644 EBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW M3 (F644 EBV) between July 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 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: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (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 Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
F644 EBV Mileage History
- 12/07/200680,319 mi
- 24/03/201181,124 mi+805 mi
- 25/03/201181,280 mi+156 mi
- 17/08/201385,486 mi+4,206 mi
- 16/07/201685,655 mi+169 mi
- 15/07/201785,673 mi+18 mi
- 21/07/201885,819 mi+146 mi
- 09/11/201985,851 mi+32 mi
- 26/02/202187,599 mi+1,748 mi
- 01/04/202288,600 mi+1,001 mi
- 06/02/202589,445 mi+845 mi
- 06/02/202589,452 mi+7 mi
- 08/04/202689,676 mi+224 mi
Average of roughly 474 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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