1989 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · F892 JMA
1989 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1989. Recorded mileage 55,407 miles. MOT valid until 13/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1796cc
F892 JMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 55,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F892 JMA Mileage History
- 16/03/202254,087 mi
- 27/02/202555,019 mi+932 mi
- 28/02/202555,019 mi
- 07/04/202655,401 mi+382 mi
- 15/04/202655,407 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F892 JMA 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 (F892 JMA) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 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: Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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