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B14 DLS

1989 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

54,446 mi
Last recorded54,446 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 DLS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 54,446 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 54,343 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play frony inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 54,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 54,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 53,897 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,659 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 53,484 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 53,328 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,737 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,123 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,519 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,901 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,180 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,967 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,379 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,849 miles

all tyres slightly perished and cracked

both sides rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,366 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,048 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,334 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 44,876 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 44,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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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B14 DLS is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 B14 DLS, 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 B14 DLS registered?

B14 DLS is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 May 1989.

Is B14 DLS safe to buy?

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