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A8 VDY

1989 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,336 mi
Last recorded109,336 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VDY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 109,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brakes squeel

nearside aim on higher limit

nearside rear park brake effort just meets requirements

nearside washer high

rear foglamp switch worn

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 20 Dec 2010 106,418 miles

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

all brake discs heavily worn

general underbody corrosion

slight play at all suspension and steering joints

Pass 26 Nov 2009 103,200 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 103,197 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 100,766 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 96,602 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 95,266 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 95,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery insecure

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 VDY is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A8 VDY, 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 A8 VDY registered?

A8 VDY is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is A8 VDY safe to buy?

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