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1989 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

203,471 mi
Last recorded203,471 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 RSS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 203,471 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 203,329 miles

Central Front Lower slight oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2023 203,236 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 202,536 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 200,479 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 198,882 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 197,429 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 194,157 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 191,154 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 188,076 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 186,833 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 185,273 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 184,573 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 182,213 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 179,194 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 179,194 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2009 172,719 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 172,718 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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F2 RSS is a 1989 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F2 RSS, 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 F2 RSS registered?

F2 RSS is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F2 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F2 RSS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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