1989 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · F706 BFY
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 125,016 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F706 BFY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 125,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F706 BFY 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 (F706 BFY) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
F706 BFY Mileage History
- 25/04/2024124,496 mi
- 25/04/2025124,976 mi+480 mi
- 30/04/2025124,976 mi
- 09/04/2026125,016 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 266 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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