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B13 JAW

1989 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,178 mi
Last recorded90,178 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 JAW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 90,178 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 90,178 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 90,131 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 89,985 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 89,408 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded main ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 89,408 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded main ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 88,955 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 88,440 miles

general engine oil leaks

Fail 5 Jan 2017 88,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,788 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 87,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 86,626 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 85,403 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 84,072 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 82,720 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 82,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 81,484 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2010 81,484 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2009 79,851 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 79,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 77,055 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 75,365 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 75,361 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 73,292 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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B13 JAW is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 B13 JAW, 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 B13 JAW registered?

B13 JAW is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 August 1989.

Is B13 JAW safe to buy?

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