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F870 TOY

1989 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,869 mi
Last recorded145,869 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF870 TOY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2020 145,869 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 145,544 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 145,379 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 144,505 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 144,194 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 142,707 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 142,563 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 14,107 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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F870 TOY is a 1989 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F870 TOY, 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 F870 TOY registered?

F870 TOY is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F870 TOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F870 TOY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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