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C16 URJ

1989 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

162,569 mi
Last recorded162,569 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 URJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 162,569 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 162,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 162,229 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2024 161,962 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 161,385 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 161,147 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front rear union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 160,510 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 160,142 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 159,811 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 159,386 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 155,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise inspectiono/s rear brake

Pass 30 May 2015 139,741 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 136,992 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 133,953 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 133,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 132,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2012 132,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2011 131,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 128,407 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake Pipes have under sealant on them

Fail 20 Apr 2010 128,406 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Brake pipes have under sealant on them

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 127,116 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 127,116 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 123,850 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 123,750 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 123,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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C16 URJ is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C16 URJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C16 URJ registered?

C16 URJ is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 May 1989.

Is C16 URJ safe to buy?

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