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A18 JSJ

1989 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,148 mi
Last recorded120,148 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JSJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 120,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 120,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 120,133 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 120,029 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 120,029 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire main hose (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 119,889 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 119,888 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 119,671 miles

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

both front wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 119,567 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 119,304 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 118,825 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 118,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 118,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 118,789 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 118,724 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 118,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 115,124 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 110,560 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 106,238 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 101,073 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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A18 JSJ is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A18 JSJ, 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 A18 JSJ registered?

A18 JSJ is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 May 1989.

Is A18 JSJ safe to buy?

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