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B11 YVP

1989 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,954 mi
Last recorded165,954 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 YVP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 165,954 miles

covers under trays

Fail 3 Jun 2026 165,933 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

covers under trays

Pass 8 May 2025 165,439 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 163,913 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 163,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 162,775 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

brake pad warning light on

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2021 162,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 15 Jul 2021 162,261 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Jul 2020 161,149 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Sep 2014 161,116 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 161,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 161,025 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 161,025 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 160,879 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 160,685 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 159,516 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 159,430 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2006 156,091 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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B11 YVP is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B11 YVP, 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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What year was B11 YVP registered?

B11 YVP is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is B11 YVP safe to buy?

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