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B3 ENN

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

202,080 mi
Last recorded202,080 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 ENN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 202,080 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 196,692 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 195,504 miles

both rear tyres have low tread.

o/s front fog lamp inop.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 194,137 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 194,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 192,154 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 188,997 miles

both front anti roll bar links boots split

driving seat has slight movement

Pass 3 Apr 2009 182,964 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 178,012 miles

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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B3 ENN is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B3 ENN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 ENN registered?

B3 ENN is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is B3 ENN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 ENN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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