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1989 TM

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

92,125 mi
Last recorded92,125 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1989 TM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 92,125 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 91,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 90,995 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 89,135 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 88,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,850 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,175 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 85,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 82,310 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 82,310 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 80,774 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 80,774 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 77,001 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,331 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,840 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,497 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,908 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,122 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,998 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,428 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 44,428 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,682 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,654 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2007 27,746 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,383 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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1989 TM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,945 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 1989 TM, 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 24 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1989 TM registered?

1989 TM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is 1989 TM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1989 TM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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