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F797 KGP

1989 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

301,335 mi
Last recorded301,335 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF797 KGP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 301,335 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 298,870 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 298,068 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 296,626 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 295,378 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 294,517 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 290,417 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 287,576 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 283,894 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 279,434 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 275,602 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 272,769 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 266,472 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 259,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 249,719 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 249,719 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 240,200 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 240,183 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 230,603 miles

front disc corroding

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust mountings perishing

rear pads & discs worn

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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F797 KGP is a 1989 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F797 KGP, 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 F797 KGP registered?

F797 KGP is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F797 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F797 KGP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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