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F175 SYE

1989 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,014 mi
Last recorded194,014 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF175 SYE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 194,014 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 193,663 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 193,069 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 192,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 192,234 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 192,079 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 191,452 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 191,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2015 190,989 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 189,046 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2012 186,429 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 185,905 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 185,905 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 181,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 181,801 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 179,519 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 177,135 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 176,100 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 176,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both steering arm have slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2006 169,977 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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F175 SYE is a 1989 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F175 SYE, 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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F175 SYE is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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