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G822 FVW

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,184 mi
Last recorded119,184 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG822 FVW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2023 119,184 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 115,145 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 113,366 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 98,885 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 96,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 98,268 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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G822 FVW is a 1989 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G822 FVW, 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 G822 FVW registered?

G822 FVW is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G822 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G822 FVW shows 6 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.

Does G822 FVW have outstanding finance?

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