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F161 LKN

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2432cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

278,865 mi
Last recorded278,865 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF161 LKN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,432cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 278,865 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 278,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 278,570 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 278,293 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 277,774 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 275,267 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 274,352 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 273,080 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 272,929 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 269,225 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 269,012 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 269,012 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 264,867 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 263,008 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 256,245 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 255,338 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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F161 LKN is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,432cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 F161 LKN, 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 F161 LKN registered?

F161 LKN is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F161 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F161 LKN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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