1989 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · MGL 143
1989 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1989. Recorded mileage 184,168 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2266cc
MGL 143 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 184,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MGL 143 Mileage History
- 16/10/2021184,106 mi
- 16/10/2021184,106 mi
- 24/03/2024184,152 mi+46 mi
- 14/05/2025184,168 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 17 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MGL 143 MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW M3 (MGL 143) between October 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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