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A10 BUX

1989 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,918 mi
Last recorded47,918 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 BUX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2007 47,918 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 47,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,110 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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A10 BUX is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A10 BUX, 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 A10 BUX registered?

A10 BUX is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 August 1989.

Is A10 BUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 BUX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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