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1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,420 mi
Last recorded167,420 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 PK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 167,420 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 167,420 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 167,192 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 167,164 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 166,976 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 166,974 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 166,102 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 166,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 166,094 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 166,094 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 165,908 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 165,673 miles

diff has slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 165,673 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

diff has slight oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 165,146 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 165,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 165,086 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 165,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 164,643 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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11 PK is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1989 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 136,600 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 11 PK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 37 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 11 PK registered?

11 PK is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 25 December 1989.

Is 11 PK safe to buy?

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