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F376 KGP

1989 BMW M3

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,038 mi
Last recorded174,038 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF376 KGP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 174,038 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 171,164 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 170,478 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 169,991 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 167,435 miles

all underside / underside components slightly corroded

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2014 167,261 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front jacking points slightly corroded

brake pipes / brake furrels slightly corroded

floors/ sills / all prescribed areas slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 165,938 miles

coil springs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes / brake furrels slightly corroded

floors / sills / all prescribed areas slightly corroded / undersealed

front jacking points slightly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 165,937 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes / brake furrels slightly corroded

coil springs corroded

floors / sills / all prescribed areas slightly corroded / undersealed

front jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 235,770 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 164,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sill kit fitted

underside car undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2012 235,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 235,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2010

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 162,479 miles

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

n/s steering rack slight play

Pass 27 May 2009 235,769 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 161,162 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 161,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

at time of test this vehicle was only fitted with a drivers seat

Pass 1 Apr 2008
Fail 5 Mar 2008 161,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 235,541 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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F376 KGP is a 1989 BMW M3 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F376 KGP, 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 F376 KGP registered?

F376 KGP is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F376 KGP safe to buy?

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