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G968 PGY

1989 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,066 mi
Last recorded52,066 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG968 PGY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 52,066 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 51,808 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 51,695 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 51,267 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,888 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 50,670 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,372 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,981 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 49,568 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 48,758 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 48,004 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 47,623 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 47,442 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 47,008 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 45,551 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 45,091 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 43,250 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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G968 PGY is a 1989 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 G968 PGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G968 PGY registered?

G968 PGY is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 1989.

Is G968 PGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G968 PGY shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G968 PGY have outstanding finance?

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