1989 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · G326 UAY
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 156,444 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G326 UAY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/02/2024
- 156,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G326 UAY 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 (G326 UAY) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
G326 UAY Mileage History
- 11/01/2022153,870 mi
- 12/01/2023156,372 mi+2,502 mi
- 12/01/2023156,372 mi
- 14/02/2024156,444 mi+72 mi
Average of roughly 1,230 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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