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1411 VB

1989 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

284,497 mi
Last recorded284,497 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1411 VB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 284,497 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 284,409 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 284,087 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 281,081 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 278,606 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 276,454 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 275,267 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 273,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 271,964 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 269,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 268,521 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 268,521 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 263,360 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 260,020 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,708 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 25,705 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 254,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 254,914 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 250,036 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 242,203 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 238,084 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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1411 VB is a 1989 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1411 VB, 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 1411 VB registered?

1411 VB is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 1411 VB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1411 VB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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