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A5 JXH

1989 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,032 mi
Last recorded110,032 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 JXH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2025 110,032 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 110,031 miles

slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 27 Apr 2022 110,031 miles

slight corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

Pass 5 Oct 2020 110,031 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2010 109,870 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 109,627 miles

nearside <lhf> front mudflap insecure.

Pass 9 May 2007 109,516 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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A5 JXH is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 A5 JXH, 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 A5 JXH registered?

A5 JXH is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 May 1989.

Is A5 JXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 JXH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 JXH have outstanding finance?

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