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E3 OMM

1989 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,665 mi
Last recorded95,665 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 95,665 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 95,193 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 95,050 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 94,889 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 94,486 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 94,280 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,174 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 93,906 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 92,651 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 91,663 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 90,855 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,025 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,613 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 88,403 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 88,013 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 85,052 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,791 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 81,784 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 80,100 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

center exhaust mounting perished

front number plate backing peeling

n/s/f inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 2 Aug 2006 80,100 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

center exhaust mounting perished

front number plate backing peeling

n/s/f inner wheel arch starting to corrode

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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E3 OMM is a 1989 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E3 OMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E3 OMM registered?

E3 OMM is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is E3 OMM safe to buy?

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