1989 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · G652 SFT
1989 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11/10/1989. Recorded mileage 214,244 miles. MOT valid until 19/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1795cc
G652 SFT Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 214,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G652 SFT Mileage History
- 08/12/2005161,670 mi
- 05/12/2006169,239 mi+7,569 mi
- 08/12/2006169,239 mi
- 09/11/2007173,401 mi+4,162 mi
- 10/11/2008176,160 mi+2,759 mi
- 17/11/2009178,888 mi+2,728 mi
- 18/11/2010181,430 mi+2,542 mi
- 24/11/2010181,434 mi+4 mi
- 05/12/2011182,957 mi+1,523 mi
- 29/11/2012185,988 mi+3,031 mi
- 18/11/2013192,660 mi+6,672 mi
- 22/11/2013192,661 mi+1 mi
- 09/12/2014198,007 mi+5,346 mi
- 09/12/2015201,403 mi+3,396 mi
- 14/12/2015201,405 mi+2 mi
- 06/12/2016202,697 mi+1,292 mi
- 28/11/2017204,691 mi+1,994 mi
- 01/12/2017204,709 mi+18 mi
- 05/12/2018206,707 mi+1,998 mi
- 13/12/2018206,731 mi+24 mi
- 18/11/2019208,215 mi+1,484 mi
- 04/12/2019208,226 mi+11 mi
- 27/11/2020209,030 mi+804 mi
- 02/12/2020209,030 mi
- 29/11/2021209,809 mi+779 mi
- 14/12/2021209,830 mi+21 mi
- 09/12/2022210,780 mi+950 mi
- 09/12/2022210,780 mi
- 07/12/2023212,485 mi+1,705 mi
- 02/01/2024212,498 mi+13 mi
- 02/01/2025213,422 mi+924 mi
- 07/01/2025213,431 mi+9 mi
- 07/01/2026214,234 mi+803 mi
- 20/01/2026214,244 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,613 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
G652 SFT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 3 Series (G652 SFT) between December 2005 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (37 issues), Brakes (33 issues), Lighting (26 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 116 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 Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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