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E15 ATY

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,210 mi
Last recorded39,210 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 ATY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 39,210 miles

covers + shields fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2024 38,862 miles

covers + shields fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2023 38,549 miles

covers + shields fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2022 38,116 miles

covers + shields fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 38,061 miles

covers + shield fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 38,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 37,973 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,649 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,313 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,412 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 36,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 36,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor under vehicle (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor under vehicle by fuel pump (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor under vehicle (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,891 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 34,673 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 34,289 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 34,289 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 32,954 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,954 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,764 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 117,875 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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E15 ATY is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E15 ATY, 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 E15 ATY registered?

E15 ATY is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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