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G44 EFS

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,250 mi
Last recorded127,250 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG44 EFS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 127,250 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 125,216 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 124,581 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 122,871 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 May 2010 120,563 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 119,050 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 119,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside & nearside front jacking points corroded and holed.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 118,312 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 118,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 118,299 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge but not to excess

Pass 3 Jul 2006 112,166 miles

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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G44 EFS is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G44 EFS, 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 G44 EFS registered?

G44 EFS is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G44 EFS safe to buy?

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