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E30 MMR

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,482 mi
Last recorded138,482 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 MMR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 138,482 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 138,184 miles

suspension has been lowered

Fail 1 Nov 2019 138,183 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all four tyres (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

suspension has been lowered

Fail 1 Oct 2019 138,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer joint on drive shaft leaking grease

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

suspension has been lowered

Pass 24 Sep 2018 137,096 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 136,420 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 133,609 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 132,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 130,323 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 130,323 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 126,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 123,067 miles

rear fog lamp has nearside lamp fitted as the vehicle is lhd

Fail 16 Oct 2009 123,067 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 121,774 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 121,377 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 121,354 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 120,523 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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E30 MMR is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E30 MMR, 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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E30 MMR is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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