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A14 RFS

1989 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,013 mi
Last recorded139,013 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 RFS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 139,013 miles

Boot & floor area corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Jul 2025 139,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Boot & floor area corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Jul 2024 138,740 miles

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 138,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 137,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 136,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 136,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 135,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 135,422 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 135,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 134,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 134,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 134,437 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 133,603 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 132,554 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 131,539 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 131,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 130,743 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 129,679 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 128,330 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 126,826 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 124,646 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 122,930 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 120,032 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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A14 RFS is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A14 RFS, 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 A14 RFS registered?

A14 RFS is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 August 1989.

Is A14 RFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 RFS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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