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22 PXL

1989 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

155,381 mi
Last recorded155,381 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 PXL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 155,381 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 155,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 3 May 2023 154,169 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (jacking points) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 154,149 miles

corrosion around both front jacking points which may need attention in the future

Fail 10 Apr 2017 154,147 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points corroded which may need attention in the future

Pass 6 Oct 2015 151,535 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 149,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 148,753 miles

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2012 148,420 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 148,018 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 147,690 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 147,436 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 146,995 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 146,197 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 145,366 miles

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

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

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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22 PXL is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 22 PXL, 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 22 PXL registered?

22 PXL is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 February 1989.

Is 22 PXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 22 PXL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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