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F786 YAB

1989 BMW M3

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,541 mi
Last recorded224,541 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF786 YAB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 224,541 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 224,467 miles

minimal reserve travel on service brake pedal

underside of vehicle heavily coated in rustproofing and paint

Fail 8 Jun 2009 224,459 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

minimal reserve travel on service brake pedal

underside of vehicle heavily coated in rustproofing and paint

Pass 30 Jun 2006 223,067 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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F786 YAB is a 1989 BMW M3 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F786 YAB, 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 F786 YAB registered?

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

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