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1989 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,302 mi
Last recorded107,302 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 JON
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 107,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 11 Nov 2025 107,273 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Nov 2024 106,798 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 14 Nov 2023 106,448 miles

Both front fog lamps aim very high

Brake warning light on

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure / resting on the back box

Pass 25 Oct 2022 105,747 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 103,832 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 102,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear floor grommet corroded

Offside Rear floor grommet corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 100,109 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 97,550 miles

all brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 96,289 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,264 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2015 94,264 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 92,787 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 91,357 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,190 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 87,624 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,396 miles

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

n\s\r parking brake reading is low

Pass 14 May 2009 82,657 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 79,796 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 75,303 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 71,493 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 66,195 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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500 JON is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 500 JON, 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 500 JON registered?

500 JON is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 October 1989.

Is 500 JON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 JON shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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