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385 XAL

1989 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

151,284 mi
Last recorded151,284 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration385 XAL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 151,284 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underseal underneath

Pass 3 Jan 2025 151,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 150,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 150,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 150,663 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various repairs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various repairs. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 150,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all suspension mount areas have repairs. heavy undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 150,493 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all suspension mount areas have repairs. heavy undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 150,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under body, wheel arches and old repairs heavily coated in underseal

Pass 19 Jun 2018 149,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

underbody and wheels arches covered in underseal

Pass 12 Jul 2017 149,273 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 149,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 148,034 miles

floor pan heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Jul 2016 148,031 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

floor pan heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2015 147,076 miles

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

corrosion on both rear wheelarches

corrosion on both sills

Pass 14 Jul 2014 144,588 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 141,589 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 138,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 135,055 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear registration plate faded but still readable

slight oil leek

Pass 12 Jun 2010 132,736 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 130,114 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 127,189 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 123,890 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 119,107 miles

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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385 XAL is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 385 XAL, 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 385 XAL registered?

385 XAL is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 August 1989.

Is 385 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 385 XAL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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