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655 FLX

1989 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,707 mi
Last recorded61,707 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration655 FLX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 61,707 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 60,743 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 60,155 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 59,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,849 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 58,490 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 57,112 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front wipers smearing

n/s/r tyre deteriated

Pass 16 Jun 2012 57,112 miles

front wipers smearing

n/s/r tyre deteriated

Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,228 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,001 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,224 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,997 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,820 miles

Offside Rear Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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655 FLX is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 655 FLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 655 FLX registered?

655 FLX is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 March 1989.

Is 655 FLX safe to buy?

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