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AKZ 7943

1989 BMW 3 Series

Cream Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,273 mi
Last recorded107,273 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 7943
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,273 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 107,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 104,871 miles

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

both rear axle beam bushes worn

dampness around rear diff

front fog lights converted to indicators

oil leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2015 102,828 miles

Oil leak

both rear axle beam bushes worn

rear diff damp with oil

Pass 1 Apr 2013 101,884 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear axle beam bushes worn

front fog lamps converted to indicators

Pass 27 Mar 2012 96,825 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear axle beam bushes worn

o/s headlamp cracked

suspension low

Pass 29 Mar 2011 96,136 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

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

both rear axle beam bushes worn

oil leak at rear diff

sighns of over heating

slight bind to n/s/r brake

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,781 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 96,162 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 95,692 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 96,947 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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AKZ 7943 is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Cream with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AKZ 7943, 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

How do I check the history of AKZ 7943?

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What year was AKZ 7943 registered?

AKZ 7943 is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is AKZ 7943 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 7943 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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