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C6 XJS

1989 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,876 mi
Last recorded149,876 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 XJS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 149,876 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2016 148,197 miles

oil leak

under body has slight surface corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2015 146,213 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 145,534 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 144,788 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 141,973 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 141,125 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 138,967 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 138,716 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Engine oil leak offside front off engine (possible head gasket).

Nearside rear sill and arch heavily holed and corroded.

Nearside sill trim adrift.

Play in offside off steering rack.

Slight exhaust blow centre pipe joint.

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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C6 XJS is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C6 XJS, 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 C6 XJS registered?

C6 XJS is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is C6 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 XJS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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