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F42 UJH

1989 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,515 mi
Last recorded163,515 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF42 UJH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 163,515 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 162,542 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 161,324 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 160,123 miles

All four tyres tread pattern is the carateristics of the manufacture.

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2009 158,855 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 May 2009 158,855 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 158,847 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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F42 UJH is a 1989 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F42 UJH, 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 F42 UJH registered?

F42 UJH is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F42 UJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F42 UJH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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