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CHT 45Y

1989 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,726 mi
Last recorded67,726 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 3 Series123,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHT 45Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 67,726 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 67,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 67,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 67,583 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,767 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 65,446 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,141 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,962 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,888 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,197 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear tyres low on edge

slight play detected at front wheels (not excessive)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 62,165 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear tyres low on edge

slight play detected at front wheels (not excessive)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 58,362 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 58,982 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 57,701 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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CHT 45Y is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CHT 45Y, 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.

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What year was CHT 45Y registered?

CHT 45Y is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is CHT 45Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHT 45Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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