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A8 MUU

1989 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,424 mi
Last recorded77,424 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MUU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 77,424 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 77,085 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 77,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 76,172 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,023 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

headlamp manual levelling device removed

Fail 5 Jul 2019 76,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Body component insecure bonnet hinge mounting bolts loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,424 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Fail 12 Jul 2015 74,695 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2015 74,695 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 71,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,262 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2010 65,101 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 65,101 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 59,330 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 59,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 59,323 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 56,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipe front to rear corroded

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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A8 MUU is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 A8 MUU, 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 A8 MUU registered?

A8 MUU is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 November 1989.

Is A8 MUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 MUU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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