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A14 YOU

1989 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,238 mi
Last recorded119,238 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 YOU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 May 2025 119,238 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 119,238 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 119,182 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 119,135 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 118,479 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 116,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 113,943 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 112,627 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 111,251 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 YOU is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests 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 A14 YOU, 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 A14 YOU registered?

A14 YOU is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A14 YOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 YOU shows 9 tests 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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