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F396 UJB

1989 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,801 mi
Last recorded87,801 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF396 UJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 87,801 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 87,320 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 87,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 86,075 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F396 UJB is a 1989 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F396 UJB, 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 F396 UJB registered?

F396 UJB is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F396 UJB safe to buy?

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