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28 BSR

1989 BMW M3

White Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

79,952 mi
Last recorded79,952 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 BSR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 79,952 miles

nsf tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2026 72,141 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 78,523 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule REAR AS MARKED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 75,052 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 10 Dec 2022 69,677 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 66,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 65,130 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,922 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,604 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,625 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,118 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,445 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,603 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,272 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,032 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 70,032 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 69,480 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 69,233 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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28 BSR is a 1989 BMW M3 in White with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 28 BSR, 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 28 BSR registered?

28 BSR is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 28 BSR safe to buy?

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