1989 BMW 3 2.5L Petrol · F975 EBV
1989 BMW 3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 80,123 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F975 EBV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2022
- 80,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F975 EBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 3 (F975 EBV) between April 2006 and June 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
F975 EBV Mileage History
- 11/04/200662,836 mi
- 11/04/200662,836 mi
- 10/04/200763,988 mi+1,152 mi
- 12/04/200763,998 mi+10 mi
- 18/04/200866,221 mi+2,223 mi
- 18/04/200866,221 mi
- 20/04/200968,051 mi+1,830 mi
- 19/04/201069,690 mi+1,639 mi
- 19/04/201069,690 mi
- 16/08/201270,329 mi+639 mi
- 16/08/201270,329 mi
- 28/07/2014153,007 mi+82,678 mi
- 07/06/2016157,877 mi+4,870 mi
- 16/06/2016157,877 mi
- 20/07/2017129,566 mi-28,311 mi
- 21/07/201879,725 mi-49,841 mi
- 27/02/202179,847 mi+122 mi
- 29/06/202280,123 mi+276 mi
Average of roughly 1,066 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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