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B7 OTL

1989 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,893 mi
Last recorded63,893 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 OTL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 63,893 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 63,867 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both roll bar drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,508 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 63,308 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 63,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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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B7 OTL is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B7 OTL, 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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What year was B7 OTL registered?

B7 OTL is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is B7 OTL safe to buy?

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