1989 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · F836 JMW
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 112,847 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F836 JMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 112,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F836 JMW 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 (F836 JMW) between February 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))”; “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))”.
F836 JMW Mileage History
- 07/02/2024111,220 mi
- 21/03/2024111,223 mi+3 mi
- 20/03/2025112,838 mi+1,615 mi
- 02/05/2025112,840 mi+2 mi
- 09/05/2025112,847 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,300 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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