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MIB 627

1989 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,870 mi
Last recorded85,870 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW M3136,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 627
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 85,870 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 85,366 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 85,339 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 85,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 84,352 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 83,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 82,839 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,523 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,678 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,913 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,488 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 80,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,898 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 79,404 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 178,273 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,116 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 75,146 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 173,278 miles

travel in hand brake lever.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 73,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

travel in hand brake lever.

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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MIB 627 is a 1989 BMW M3 in Silver 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 MIB 627, 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 MIB 627 registered?

MIB 627 is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 1989.

Is MIB 627 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIB 627 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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