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F879 TLY

1989 BMW 325

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,050 mi
Last recorded67,050 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 325121,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF879 TLY
MakeBMW
Model325
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 67,050 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jul 2022 66,733 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 66,302 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 66,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 325?

Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
4,833
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
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F879 TLY is a 1989 BMW 325 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 121,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F879 TLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 325 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this BMW 325 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F879 TLY registered?

F879 TLY is a 1989 BMW 325, first registered on 15 June 1989.

Is F879 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F879 TLY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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