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E3 FRR

1989 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,601 mi
Last recorded122,601 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 5 Series144,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 FRR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 122,601 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 112,090 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 112,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 111,310 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 110,231 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 107,284 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 104,141 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 99,869 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 96,055 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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E3 FRR is a 1989 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 144,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E3 FRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 37 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E3 FRR registered?

E3 FRR is a 1989 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is E3 FRR safe to buy?

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