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6563 CW

1988 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,603 mi
Last recorded88,603 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 3 Series118,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6563 CW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 88,603 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 88,538 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 88,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 88,364 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 27 Jul 2021 88,284 miles

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Pass 28 Jul 2020 88,023 miles

handbrake just met requirements ,recommend service or adjustment

Pass 16 May 2019 87,872 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 87,871 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 87,471 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,250 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 86,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 86,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 85,890 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,380 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,003 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 80,659 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 78,275 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 76,016 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 73,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 70,691 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 70,683 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 68,693 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 66,566 miles

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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6563 CW is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 6563 CW, 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

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What year was 6563 CW registered?

6563 CW is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is 6563 CW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6563 CW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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