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802 PMM

1989 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,985 mi
Last recorded157,985 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration802 PMM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 157,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 157,643 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 157,580 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 156,218 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 155,308 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2017 154,278 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 153,361 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 153,342 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside & nearside rear (2.7.3)

all fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 152,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 151,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 150,344 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 148,775 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 148,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 145,144 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 140,193 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 140,171 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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802 PMM is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 802 PMM, 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 802 PMM registered?

802 PMM is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 October 1989.

Is 802 PMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 802 PMM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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