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A12 NPA

1988 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,200 mi
Last recorded76,200 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

RegistrationA12 NPA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 76,200 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 75,998 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 75,900 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 75,700 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust down pipe stud snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 74,493 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,493 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,071 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 74,070 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 72,456 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 69,613 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,717 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 65,737 miles

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,737 miles

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2007 65,667 miles

Both rear suspension bushes perished

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Nearside front seatbelt clasp sticking

Pass 20 Jun 2006 65,290 miles

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed.

Front brake pipes corroded.

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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A12 NPA is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A12 NPA, 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 A12 NPA registered?

A12 NPA is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is A12 NPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 NPA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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