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F595 RRO

1989 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,009 mi
Last recorded167,009 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF595 RRO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 167,009 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 167,009 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 166,615 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 166,022 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 165,457 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 164,495 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 164,089 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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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F595 RRO is a 1989 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,300cc 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 F595 RRO, 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 F595 RRO registered?

F595 RRO is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F595 RRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F595 RRO 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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