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F355 NEV

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,796 mi
Last recorded186,796 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 NEV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 186,796 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 186,501 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 186,045 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 185,171 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 184,268 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 183,388 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 183,011 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 182,793 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 182,511 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 182,422 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 181,154 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 179,206 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 17 May 2014 178,156 miles

offside front sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013 177,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 176,443 miles

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

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,443 miles

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

both front coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2011 175,199 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 179,924 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 174,280 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2008 172,385 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 168,717 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 163,058 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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F355 NEV is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F355 NEV, 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 F355 NEV registered?

F355 NEV is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F355 NEV safe to buy?

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