No, YIB 8189 is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for YIB 8189?

The MOT for YIB 8189 is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of YIB 8189?

The recorded mileage for YIB 8189 is 200,150 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YIB 8189 ULEZ compliant?

No, YIB 8189 does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1989 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · YIB 8189

YIB 8189

1989 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1989. Recorded mileage 200,150 miles. MOT valid until 07/06/2027. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1989 · Leeds
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 07/06/2027
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 200,150 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 07/06/2027

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 200,150 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1989
Engine: 1990cc

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YIB 8189 Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
200,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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YIB 8189 Mileage History

05/01/2024200,039 mi
23/01/2024200,059 mi+20 mi
23/01/2024200,059 mi
30/05/2025200,150 mi+91 mi
09/06/2026200,150 mi

Average of roughly 46 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YIB 8189 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 13:02

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 3 Series (YIB 8189) between January 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 June 2026 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of t”; “Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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