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AAZ 7100

1989 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,558 mi
Last recorded112,558 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 7100
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 112,558 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 112,558 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 110,613 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r park brake low

Pass 27 Mar 2019 109,171 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 106,268 miles

both front tyres badly perished

Pass 18 Apr 2016 103,710 miles

fuel line corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 103,691 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

fuel line corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 101,229 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 101,207 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 101,156 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 100,679 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 100,580 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 100,280 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 99,710 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 99,656 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 98,745 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 97,647 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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AAZ 7100 is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AAZ 7100, 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 AAZ 7100 registered?

AAZ 7100 is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 February 1989.

Is AAZ 7100 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAZ 7100 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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