1989 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · G492 BVS
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 172,132 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G492 BVS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2022
- 172,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G492 BVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 3 Series (G492 BVS) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim not tested switch fault not working (4.1.2 (b))”; “Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements not working, cannot check position lamps, head”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
G492 BVS Mileage History
- 24/05/2022172,132 mi
- 31/05/2022172,132 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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