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AJM 656A

1989 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,767 mi
Last recorded142,767 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJM 656A
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 142,767 miles

n/s inner steering rack ball joint has slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2008 137,735 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 127,098 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 121,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 121,043 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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AJM 656A is a 1989 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 136,600 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJM 656A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 37 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJM 656A registered?

AJM 656A is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is AJM 656A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJM 656A shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJM 656A have outstanding finance?

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