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F975 EBV

1989 BMW 3

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,123 mi
Last recorded80,123 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF975 EBV
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 80,123 miles

Corrosion to scuttle panel

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 79,847 miles

All tyres have some cracks in them

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on windscreen scuttle

Pass 21 Jul 2018 79,725 miles

Front Wind screen scuttle is corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 129,566 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Front window scuttle corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2016 157,877 miles

Both front lower arms rear bush's

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear from flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Under body corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2016 157,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Both front lower arms rear bush's

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear from flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2014 153,007 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 70,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

car has been welded

front suspention corroded

o/s/f p bush lightly perished

o/s/r paniel rusted and holed

o/s/r tyre is perished on sidewall

rear subframe bushs are perished

under side of car is corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,329 miles

car has been welded

front suspention corroded

o/s/f p bush lightly perished

o/s/r paniel rusted and holed

o/s/r tyre is perished on sidewall

rear subframe bushs are perished

under side of car is corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,690 miles

offside front flooring exessively corroded but not a perscribed area

Fail 19 Apr 2010 69,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front flooring exessively corroded but not a perscribed area

Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 18 Apr 2008 66,221 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 66,221 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 63,998 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 63,988 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR TO CILL CORRODED

Pass 11 Apr 2006 62,836 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 62,836 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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F975 EBV is a 1989 BMW 3 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F975 EBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 37 years old, this BMW 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F975 EBV is a 1989 BMW 3, first registered on 18 March 1989.

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