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F574 YAF

1989 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,260 mi
Last recorded193,260 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF574 YAF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 193,260 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 190,784 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 190,783 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 190,191 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 190,138 miles

o/s handbrake efficiency low

Pass 21 Jun 2017 190,136 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 189,969 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 189,969 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 189,625 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 189,601 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 189,378 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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F574 YAF is a 1989 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F574 YAF, 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 F574 YAF registered?

F574 YAF is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F574 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F574 YAF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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