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1151 NO

1989 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,250 mi
Last recorded144,250 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1151 NO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 144,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 Jun 2017 144,326 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle plastic cover loose preventing adequate access to the brake pedal (3.3.A.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 May 2016 141,082 miles

Advanced corrosion to all front to rear fuel pipes

Advanced play/wear to n.s.f suspension arm outer ball joint

Advanced wear/Play inn.s.f suspension arm rear bush

Corrosion to rear anti- roll bar

N.s.r tyre outer wall perished

Nail in o.s.f tyre

Pos. Fluid lack from power steering system

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Unable to fully see brake pads

Fail 9 May 2016 141,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Advanced corrosion to all front to rear fuel pipes

Advanced play/wear to n.s.f suspension arm outer ball joint

Advanced wear/Play inn.s.f suspension arm rear bush

Corrosion to rear anti- roll bar

N.s.r tyre outer wall perished

Nail in o.s.f tyre

Pos. Fluid lack from power steering system

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Unable to fully see brake pads

Pass 16 Apr 2015 139,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 19 Apr 2014 137,006 miles

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

all six brake hoses starting to deteriorate

coolant staines arount expansion bottle

fuel pipes corroded

o/s & n/s front lower arm bushes perishing

personalised number plates fitted

temp gauge went into red did not over heat

Pass 15 Apr 2013 136,619 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 136,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 134,907 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 134,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 131,433 miles

plastic covers fitted to sill not allowing full inspecsion

Fail 22 Feb 2011 131,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic covers fitted to sill not allowing full inspecsion

Pass 4 Mar 2010 128,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 128,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 125,682 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 121,186 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 121,186 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 117,397 miles

nearside rear tyre on limits

Fail 10 Aug 2006 117,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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
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1151 NO is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1151 NO, 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.

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1151 NO is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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