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G1 DTM

1989 BMW M3

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,063 mi
Last recorded10,063 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 DTM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 10,063 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 10,041 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 9,989 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 6,565 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,704 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 4,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 4 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 138,028 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 138,028 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 135,853 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 135,853 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 130,155 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 130,155 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 129,708 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 129,705 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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G1 DTM is a 1989 BMW M3 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G1 DTM, 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 G1 DTM registered?

G1 DTM is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G1 DTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G1 DTM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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