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16 JPS

1989 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,767 mi
Last recorded124,767 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 JPS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 124,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 124,598 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 124,364 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2021 123,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

middle section of exhaust missing rubber mount

Fail 22 Jun 2021 123,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

middle section of exhaust missing rubber mount

Pass 3 Jul 2020 122,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 122,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 121,920 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2017 121,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 118,646 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2016 118,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2015 116,706 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 116,706 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 115,745 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 112,961 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 111,249 miles

leaks from powersteering rack.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,125 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 107,011 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 105,075 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 105,075 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 102,664 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 99,571 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 99,571 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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16 JPS is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 16 JPS, 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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What year was 16 JPS registered?

16 JPS is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 September 1989.

Is 16 JPS safe to buy?

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