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1988 BMW M3

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,074 mi
Last recorded42,074 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW M3122,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration440 JBB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 42,074 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 41,943 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 41,802 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 41,752 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 41,748 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Fan belt insecure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Altinator insecure

Clutch fluid low

Water low

Pass 19 Apr 2021 41,685 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 41,631 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,506 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 41,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2014 41,320 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 41,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,177 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,096 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,019 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 41,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,758 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 40,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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440 JBB is a 1988 BMW M3 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1988 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 122,857 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 440 JBB, 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 38 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 440 JBB registered?

440 JBB is a 1988 BMW M3, first registered on 18 October 1988.

Is 440 JBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 440 JBB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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