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F757 DDY

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

220,974 mi
Last recorded220,974 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF757 DDY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 220,974 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 220,725 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 220,003 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 219,849 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 219,010 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 218,452 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 217,834 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 216,826 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 216,010 miles

engine has a misting of oil

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 4 Jul 2017 215,633 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 214,493 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 213,851 miles

slight blow at a exhaust joint

Pass 8 Jul 2014 212,410 miles

front tyres starting to go out of shape

rear anti roll bar link rubbers starting to perish

Pass 9 Jul 2013 211,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 211,399 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 210,226 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 210,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 208,434 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 205,813 miles

corrosion on front metal brake pipes

sill covers fitted to body

slight damage and corrosion on front floor pans

slight damage to screen

Pass 6 Jul 2009 202,386 miles

body sill covers fitted

front floor pans damaged

screen chipped

slight corrosion on front metal brake pipes

Fail 16 Jun 2009 202,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

body sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on front metal brake pipes

slight damage and corrosion on front floor pans

Pass 19 Jun 2008 199,972 miles

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

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

slight damage to front floor pans

Fail 16 Jun 2008 199,968 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight damage to front floor pans

Pass 21 Jun 2007 197,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 194,012 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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F757 DDY is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 F757 DDY, 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 F757 DDY registered?

F757 DDY is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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