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G882 EAF

1989 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,213 mi
Last recorded224,213 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG882 EAF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 224,213 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 224,019 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 223,406 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 220,899 miles

slight corrosion on under side /sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 219,294 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 219,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 216,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on front inner sills to floor both sides

Pass 20 May 2015 214,887 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 212,512 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 212,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 211,885 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 209,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 206,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 198,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

body kit fitted unable to check sills

Pass 26 Jun 2009 192,084 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Jun 2009 192,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2008 187,094 miles

31% inbalance on rear brakes

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 181,205 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to check sills due to body kit fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2006 170,202 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 170,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules 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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G882 EAF 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 80%.

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 G882 EAF, 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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G882 EAF is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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