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F710 JAT

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,364 mi
Last recorded188,364 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF710 JAT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 188,364 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 188,255 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 188,119 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 187,043 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front arm inner ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 186,589 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 185,985 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 185,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 185,814 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 185,465 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 184,981 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 184,487 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 182,898 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 182,025 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 182,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 181,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 181,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 180,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 178,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 174,387 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 174,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 171,634 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 171,013 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F710 JAT is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 F710 JAT, 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 F710 JAT registered?

F710 JAT is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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