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A10 YMW

1988 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,509 mi
Last recorded89,509 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 3 Series118,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 YMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 89,509 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,794 miles

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

front brake pipes slightly corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,034 miles

both front brake pipes slight corrosion

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

slight engine oil leak

slight shudder in rear brakes

slight sweat of oil from power steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,351 miles

bad oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust box bracket broken (system still secure)

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Pass 1 May 2013 86,191 miles

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

all tyre sidewalls slightly split

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken and secured by wire (system secure)

slight corrosion on all brake flexy hose ferrules

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 22 Mar 2012 85,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyre sidewalls slightly split

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken (system still secure)

slight corrosion on rear flexy ferrules

slight oil leak

slight shudder in offside rear brake

Fail 22 Mar 2012 85,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyre sidewalls slightly split

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken (system still secure)

slight corrosion on rear flexy ferrules

slight oil leak

slight shudder in offside rear brake

Pass 14 Jan 2011 84,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak at engine area

osr tyre has small cuts in sidewall

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 25 Aug 2009 82,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyre sidewalls slightly cracked

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

slight corrosion on both rear flexy ferrules

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 80,166 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2008 80,154 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2007 77,149 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 76,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A10 YMW is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A10 YMW, 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 A10 YMW registered?

A10 YMW is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A10 YMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 YMW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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