CarVerify

Free Car Check

B11 GYO

1989 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,856 mi
Last recorded104,856 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 GYO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 104,856 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 104,856 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 104,859 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 104,858 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 104,856 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 104,856 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 104,856 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 104,856 miles

both front tyres showing signs of wear and cracking

exhaust blowing

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wishbone bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 20 May 2011 104,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wishbone bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 5 Aug 2009 104,856 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 104,856 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 104,553 miles

metal fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2006 104,318 miles

both rear tyres near limit

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B11 GYO is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1989 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 123,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B11 GYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B11 GYO?

You can check the full history of B11 GYO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B11 GYO registered?

B11 GYO is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is B11 GYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 GYO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B11 GYO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B11 GYO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.