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A6 BNW

1989 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

88,918 mi
Last recorded88,918 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 BNW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 88,918 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 87,938 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 87,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 86,976 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 86,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 85,991 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 85,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake reaction bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,600 miles

front brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2020 84,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2019 83,962 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underneath vehicle near bulk head ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Just behind strut turret inside engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill and wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill, near wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight chassis/body corrosion

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 83,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Just behind strut turret inside engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underneath vehicle near bulk head ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Just behind strut turret inside engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill and wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill, near wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight chassis/body corrosion

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 82,997 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2017 81,991 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 80,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

metal fuel supply pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2016 80,940 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

metal fuel supply pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,935 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,317 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 79,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,397 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,407 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,302 miles

Propshaft component defective

fuel tank damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2011 76,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Propshaft component defective

fuel tank damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2010 75,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2010 75,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 73,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 72,181 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 70,539 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 70,538 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2007 70,525 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

WASHER VALVE LEAKING==FR NO PLATE CRACKED==REAR PADS APPEAR LOW==PLAY IN OS RACK JOINT

Pass 10 Nov 2006 69,041 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 69,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

DASH IN SERVICE MODE==FR NO PLATE CRACKEDBONNET DAMPER U/S REQ DOING BEFORE ANY MOT WORK

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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A6 BNW is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A6 BNW, 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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A6 BNW is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A6 BNW safe to buy?

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