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F91 OWL

1989 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,435 mi
Last recorded81,435 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF91 OWL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 81,435 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 81,092 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 81,046 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 80,900 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 137,771 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 137,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 136,912 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 136,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

vehicle overheated during test

Pass 23 Jul 2007 135,640 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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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F91 OWL is a 1989 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F91 OWL, 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 F91 OWL registered?

F91 OWL is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F91 OWL safe to buy?

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