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B7 AGE

1989 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,147 mi
Last recorded107,147 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 AGE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 107,147 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 106,764 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 106,528 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 105,950 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 105,085 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 105,085 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

road legal track day tyre fitted to car

Pass 24 May 2011 101,571 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 100,024 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 98,009 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 96,154 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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B7 AGE is a 1989 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B7 AGE, 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 B7 AGE registered?

B7 AGE is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is B7 AGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 AGE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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