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F786 UJB

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,112 mi
Last recorded121,112 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF786 UJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 121,112 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 121,059 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 120,938 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 120,516 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 119,466 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 118,846 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 118,587 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 117,952 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 117,576 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 116,541 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 115,761 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 115,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 114,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 114,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 114,138 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 113,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 113,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 113,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 109,656 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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F786 UJB is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F786 UJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F786 UJB registered?

F786 UJB is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F786 UJB safe to buy?

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