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G615 XLX

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,211 mi
Last recorded97,211 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG615 XLX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 97,211 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 96,644 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 96,468 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 96,167 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 96,100 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 96,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2021 96,087 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 95,315 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,543 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 93,622 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 91,755 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 90,651 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2014 88,192 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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G615 XLX is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 G615 XLX, 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 G615 XLX registered?

G615 XLX is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 22 September 1989.

Is G615 XLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G615 XLX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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