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B17 OLA

1989 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

237,525 mi
Last recorded237,525 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 OLA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 237,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 236,419 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 23,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mane brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near the jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 23,418 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side and worn close to 1.6 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 233,454 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2020 232,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2019 230,557 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under the vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2018 229,259 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak under the vehicle

Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 226,786 miles

Body has slight corrosion both side inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak under the vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2016 224,010 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2015 220,747 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2014 216,613 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2014 216,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2013 212,463 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 207,033 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 27 Feb 2011 201,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 196,174 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 189,535 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 189,535 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 184,333 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2007 178,739 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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B17 OLA is a 1989 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B17 OLA, 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.

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What year was B17 OLA registered?

B17 OLA is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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