1989 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F962 KRM
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 05 May 1989. Recorded mileage 99,692 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F962 KRM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 99,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F962 KRM 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 (F962 KRM) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (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.
F962 KRM Mileage History
- 07/04/202396,804 mi
- 09/03/202497,011 mi+207 mi
- 11/03/202598,493 mi+1,482 mi
- 11/03/202699,692 mi+1,199 mi
Average of roughly 987 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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