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A15 NLR

1989 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,384 mi
Last recorded92,384 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 NLR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 92,384 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 91,508 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,419 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 91,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 9,113 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front sills light very light corrosion advised

wipers advised

Pass 10 May 2011 89,743 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 88,135 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 87,704 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 87,704 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake pipes (from front to rear to hoses)getting corroded

both sides rear brake hoses ferules getting corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s front driving lamp not working

plastic outer sills fitted

Pass 17 May 2006 87,043 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 86,639 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

boot lid button sticking

boot lid corroded around reg plat lamps and lamps held in by cable ties

boot struts defective

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

n/s front and rear tyres sidewalls scrubbed

plastic inner and outer sills fitted

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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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A15 NLR is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A15 NLR, 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 A15 NLR registered?

A15 NLR is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is A15 NLR safe to buy?

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