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F977 UJB

1989 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,056 mi
Last recorded155,056 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF977 UJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 155,056 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 155,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 13 May 2009 155,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2007 148,403 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 148,369 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 144,818 miles

front wheels close to inner arches on lock

nearside front brake flexi hose perished

nearside front seat belt frayed slightly

oil leak

rear axle forward mounting bushes worn and perished

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering rack

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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F977 UJB is a 1989 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F977 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.

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What year was F977 UJB registered?

F977 UJB is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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