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F598 SDL

1989 BMW M3

White Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,804 mi
Last recorded79,804 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF598 SDL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on rear brake discs

rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 79,787 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 79,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust rubbers perished

front brake discs corroded

fuel cap seal perished on edges

oil leak front of engine

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both no plate lamps working but output reduced

one nozzle blocked on both washer jets

top of fuel tank filler neck corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 79,054 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 79,051 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,125 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 78,125 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 76,541 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 76,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in Offside rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F598 SDL is a 1989 BMW M3 in White with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F598 SDL, 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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F598 SDL is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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