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C7 CPL

1989 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

203,362 mi
Last recorded203,362 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 CPL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 203,362 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 198,690 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 194,839 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 192,619 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 191,049 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 189,550 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 188,124 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 187,217 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 187,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 186,776 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 184,364 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 180,206 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 177,569 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 176,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 174,352 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 173,119 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 171,300 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 167,136 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 167,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 162,423 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 155,295 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 147,331 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 142,247 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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C7 CPL is a 1989 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 C7 CPL, 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.

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What year was C7 CPL registered?

C7 CPL is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is C7 CPL safe to buy?

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