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G91 XTF

1989 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,359 mi
Last recorded71,359 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG91 XTF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 71,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 70,624 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 69,917 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 69,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 68,146 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 67,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,112 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,051 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,980 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 68,130 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,149 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,992 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,489 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 64,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 63,018 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 63,018 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,640 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,135 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 55,190 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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G91 XTF is a 1989 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G91 XTF, 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 G91 XTF registered?

G91 XTF is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 25 October 1989.

Is G91 XTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G91 XTF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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