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B7 KLL

1989 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

194,281 mi
Last recorded194,281 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 KLL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 194,281 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2025 194,002 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides D - Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2025 194,002 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides D - Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jan 2025 193,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 193,390 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 191,182 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 189,069 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 182,956 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 182,071 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 176,962 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 174,854 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 174,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 171,878 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 171,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 170,982 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 170,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 169,186 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 167,398 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 167,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 165,903 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 164,262 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 161,651 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 158,729 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 KLL is a 1989 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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