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F429 UDX

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

222,834 mi
Last recorded222,834 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF429 UDX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 May 2009 222,834 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 212,279 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 178,202 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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F429 UDX is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F429 UDX, 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 F429 UDX registered?

F429 UDX is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F429 UDX safe to buy?

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