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BLZ 889

1989 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

215,905 mi
Last recorded215,905 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 889
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 215,905 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 215,442 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 215,379 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 214,531 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 212,853 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 212,165 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 207,432 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 206,255 miles

Oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2014 206,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 205,625 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 204,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 200,232 miles

Battery insecure

Front and rear metal brake pipes and flexy ferules starting to corrode

Fuel pipes under car corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2008 200,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Front and rear metal brake pipes and flexy ferules starting to corrode

Fuel pipes under car corroded

Pass 5 May 2005 118,016 miles

Near side handbrake cable outer casing starting to split. Performance not affected. †

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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BLZ 889 is a 1989 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BLZ 889, 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 BLZ 889 registered?

BLZ 889 is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is BLZ 889 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLZ 889 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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