MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,200 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
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
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)
Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed
Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge
Both rear suspension bushes perished
Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed
Nearside front seatbelt clasp sticking
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of A12 NPA?
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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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