1989 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · G802 PMV
1989 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1989. Recorded mileage 132,051 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2010.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G802 PMV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2009
- 132,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G802 PMV 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 (G802 PMV) between January 2006 and December 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 December 2009 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), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
G802 PMV Mileage History
- 09/01/2006121,208 mi
- 10/12/2008126,703 mi+5,495 mi
- 10/12/2008126,703 mi
- 01/12/2009132,051 mi+5,348 mi
Average of roughly 2,785 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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