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E30 MSM

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,547 mi
Last recorded132,547 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 MSM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 132,547 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 132,383 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear tyre inner tread low.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 132,171 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

slight blow centre exhaust.

Pass 30 May 2017 132,062 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 131,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 131,968 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 129,719 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 MSM is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E30 MSM, 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 E30 MSM registered?

E30 MSM is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is E30 MSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E30 MSM shows 7 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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