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F920 UJB

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

170,945 mi
Last recorded170,945 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF920 UJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 170,945 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 170,944 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 170,689 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 170,684 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 170,652 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 170,628 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 169,547 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 168,952 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 168,044 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 166,006 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 163,635 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 161,947 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 161,620 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 160,558 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 158,202 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 156,101 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 154,314 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 152,893 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 152,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 147,357 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Propshaft component defective

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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F920 UJB is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 F920 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 F920 UJB registered?

F920 UJB is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F920 UJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F920 UJB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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