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F502 JGJ

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,893 mi
Last recorded95,893 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF502 JGJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2017 95,893 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 153,779 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 153,174 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 151,996 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 151,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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F502 JGJ is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F502 JGJ, 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 F502 JGJ registered?

F502 JGJ is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 3 May 1989.

Is F502 JGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F502 JGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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