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643 GVO

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,987 mi
Last recorded146,987 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration643 GVO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 146,987 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 146,080 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 145,336 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 144,443 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 143,769 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 143,280 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 142,501 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 141,624 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 140,944 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 139,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 139,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 138,263 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 137,841 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 137,180 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 136,600 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 135,853 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 135,372 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 134,570 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 133,359 miles

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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643 GVO is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 643 GVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 643 GVO registered?

643 GVO is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 643 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 643 GVO shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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