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C1 BLN

1989 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

104,354 mi
Last recorded104,354 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 BLN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 104,354 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 104,301 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 104,201 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 104,171 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 104,128 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 104,090 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 103,365 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 102,359 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 102,318 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 101,511 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 101,508 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 101,499 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 101,258 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 101,245 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 100,695 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 99,638 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 99,269 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 95,813 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 95,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Brake warning light on dash

Damage to off side rear bumper

Near side front brake pad sensor not fitted / hanging loose

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear axle oil leak

Soft top roof has a large cut to off side

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Aug 2005 91,028 miles

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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C1 BLN is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C1 BLN, 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 C1 BLN registered?

C1 BLN is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 March 1989.

Is C1 BLN safe to buy?

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