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G289 FBL

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,117 mi
Last recorded166,117 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG289 FBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 166,117 miles

underbody sealant evident [underseal] underside

Pass 22 Jul 2019 165,970 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underbody sealant evident n/s/f and o/s/f foot well areas

Fail 22 Jul 2019 165,970 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

underbody sealant evident n/s/f and o/s/f foot well areas

Pass 24 Jul 2018 165,850 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 165,278 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 164,852 miles

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

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

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

Suspected Aftermarket xenon kit fitted with no cleaning device or levelling device fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 163,299 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 162,744 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

prop-shaft coupling fitted incorrect

Fail 23 Jun 2014 162,744 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

prop-shaft coupling fitted incorrect

Pass 15 Jul 2013 162,488 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 161,792 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 158,183 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 155,521 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

handbrake cable outer casings splitting

n/s/r tyre splitting on sidewalls

Fail 6 Jul 2010 155,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column shaft retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

handbrake cable outer casings splitting

n/s/r tyre splitting on sidewalls

Pass 23 Jul 2009 151,371 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 151,343 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 151,195 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 151,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 147,105 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 142,126 miles

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

n/s/f floor corroded.

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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G289 FBL is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G289 FBL, 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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G289 FBL is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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