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G53 KWO

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

219,585 mi
Last recorded219,585 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG53 KWO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2010 219,585 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 215,390 miles

Emissions erratic

Hazard light switch a little sticky

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

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

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 23 May 2007 212,916 miles

movement in front headlamps

nearside rear tyre soft

offside floor to sill holed

brake fluid below max

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear trailing arm corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

small hole in offside steering rack gaitor

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 May 2006 207,360 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit

nearside facing panel corroded

offside steering rack gaitor perished

oil leak

rear fuel lines corroded

sill covers fitted

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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G53 KWO is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G53 KWO, 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 G53 KWO registered?

G53 KWO is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 13 October 1989.

Is G53 KWO safe to buy?

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