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2 WXN

1988 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,078 mi
Last recorded120,078 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 3 Series118,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 WXN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 120,078 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 120,049 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2023 120,029 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 120,017 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 119,995 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 119,813 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 119,156 miles

Both rear tyres on limit marginal pass

Head light reflectors poor condition

Metal brake pipes rusty

No steering lock

O/s/f brake hose perished

Power steering pipes damp

Pass 15 Jul 2015 118,724 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 117,777 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 115,893 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 115,893 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 115,012 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 114,286 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 113,616 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 113,263 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 113,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 112,454 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 111,048 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 111,048 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 107,688 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 107,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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2 WXN is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1988 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 118,461 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 WXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 2 WXN?

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What year was 2 WXN registered?

2 WXN is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is 2 WXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 WXN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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