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MGL 143

1989 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,172 mi
Last recorded184,172 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGL 143
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 184,172 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 184,168 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2024 184,152 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 184,106 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front track rod ball joint gaiter split

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight steering rack leak

Fail 16 Oct 2021 184,106 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front track rod ball joint gaiter split

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight steering rack leak

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 184,017 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 183,783 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 183,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 183,029 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 182,579 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Fuel Tank Union (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 181,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 181,014 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 178,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2007 178,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f lower vehicle structure has slight corrosion

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f lower vehicle structure has slight corrosion

o/s/f track rod end ball joint has slight play

o/s/f wheel has slight distorsion on bead rim

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2007 178,026 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 175,291 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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MGL 143 is a 1989 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MGL 143, 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 MGL 143 registered?

MGL 143 is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is MGL 143 safe to buy?

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