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B4 UUR

1989 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,955 mi
Last recorded112,955 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 UUR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 112,955 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 112,943 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 112,022 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 111,386 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 110,974 miles

both front tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall and worn on inner tread

Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,347 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 109,836 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 109,429 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 109,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,862 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2014 108,223 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 108,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 107,734 miles

FRONT OFFSIDE FLOOR VERY RUSTY

Fail 20 Mar 2013 107,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FRONT OFFSIDE FLOOR VERY RUSTY

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 106,795 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 106,795 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 105,798 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear disc's corroded and slightly pitted just within mot limmits

Fail 29 Mar 2011 105,785 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear disc's corroded and slightly pitted just within mot limmits

Pass 25 Mar 2010 104,462 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 25 Mar 2010 104,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 27 Feb 2009 102,958 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 102,824 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 101,892 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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B4 UUR is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B4 UUR, 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 B4 UUR registered?

B4 UUR is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is B4 UUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 UUR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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