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89D49681

1989 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,749 mi
Last recorded161,749 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration89D49681
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2011 161,749 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside inner sill rusty

Play offside steering arm

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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89D49681 is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 89D49681, 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 89D49681 registered?

89D49681 is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is 89D49681 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 89D49681 shows 1 test 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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