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B2 DSS

1989 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,880 mi
Last recorded99,880 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 DSS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 99,880 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 99,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 99,238 miles

Drivers seat is secure,however rear part has fold foreward part insecure

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

nsr tyre wearing on very inner edge

osf w/washer jet needs adjusting

Pass 13 Mar 2010 99,238 miles

transmission and engine oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2010 99,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

transmission and engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 99,238 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

transmission oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2009 99,229 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2008 95,521 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 95,310 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front inner wings signs of tyre's fouling bodywork

Pass 20 Feb 2007 92,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 91,122 miles

non standard extra wide body kit fitted

oil leak

oversized wheels fitted

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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B2 DSS is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B2 DSS, 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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B2 DSS is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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