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BMW 500V

1989 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,742 mi
Last recorded42,742 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 500V
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 42,742 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 42,463 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 42,173 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 41,904 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 41,503 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 41,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,120 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 40,844 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,150 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 39,555 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 39,440 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,331 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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BMW 500V is a 1989 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BMW 500V, 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

How do I check the history of BMW 500V?

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What year was BMW 500V registered?

BMW 500V is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is BMW 500V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 500V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BMW 500V have outstanding finance?

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