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A8 YDO

1989 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,591 mi
Last recorded108,591 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YDO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2015 108,591 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

surface corrosion on nearside fuel pipes front to rear

Pass 4 Jun 2014 104,642 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 104,642 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2013 101,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 99,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 99,985 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 98,572 miles

Exhaust to gearbox bracket corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

N/S/F Tyre perrished

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from gearbox

PAS Leak from pump area

Fail 26 Mar 2010 98,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust to gearbox bracket corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipes corroded

N/S/F Tyre perrished

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from gearbox

PAS Leak from pump area

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 92,925 miles

Front brake discs worn

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Apr 2008 88,701 miles

Front discs lipped

REar anti-roll bar bushes perrished

Fail 3 Apr 2008 88,701 miles

Front discs lipped

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

REar anti-roll bar bushes perrished

Pass 30 Mar 2007 84,592 miles

Front brake discs scored

Gearbox oil leak

N/S/F Suspension bump stop fallen off inside spring

Rear brake imbalance

Slight pas leak from pump union and rack union

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 84,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs scored

Gearbox oil leak

N/S/F Suspension strut bump stop fallen off inside spring

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

Rear brake imbalance

Rear tyres perrished

Slight PAS Fluid leak from Pump union and rack union

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 81,191 miles

body moulding to outer sills - tested as presented

both rear axle carrier bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear tyre centre bands nearing wear indicators

main fuel pipe on nearside under vehicle corroded

nail in offside front tyre tread

offside rear corner boot area holed and corroded

petrol cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate

spare tyre cracking

very bad engine oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2006 81,190 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

body moulding to outer sills - tested as presented

both rear axle carrier bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear tyre centre bands nearing wear indicators

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

main fuel pipe on nearside under vehicle corroded

nail in offside front tyre tread

offside rear brake pad sensor wire insecure

offside rear corner boot area corroded and holed

petrol cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate

spare tyre cracking

very bad engine oil leak

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 YDO is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YDO, 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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A8 YDO is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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