1989 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · G581 NRR
1989 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1989. Recorded mileage 99,774 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1990cc
G581 NRR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2008
- 99,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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G581 NRR Mileage History
- 12/05/200694,789 mi
- 19/05/200694,837 mi+48 mi
- 02/10/200899,773 mi+4,936 mi
- 16/10/200899,774 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,050 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
G581 NRR 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 (G581 NRR) between May 2006 and October 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2008 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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