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A5 ADV

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,623 mi
Last recorded158,623 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 ADV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 158,623 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 158,574 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 158,402 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 158,355 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 158,342 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 158,283 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 158,005 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 157,888 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 157,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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A5 ADV is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 136,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 ADV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 37 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 ADV?

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What year was A5 ADV registered?

A5 ADV is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is A5 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 ADV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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