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A12 PJH

1988 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,484 mi
Last recorded112,484 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 3 Series118,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 PJH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 112,484 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 112,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 111,931 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 111,567 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 110,878 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 109,889 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 109,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 109,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 108,330 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 108,324 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 107,999 miles

Brake pipes above tank rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2016 107,441 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 107,441 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 107,143 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 106,581 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 10,593 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 105,262 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 104,636 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 10,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 10,356 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 102,442 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 100,407 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 98,659 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 98,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PJH is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJH, 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

How do I check the history of A12 PJH?

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What year was A12 PJH registered?

A12 PJH is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is A12 PJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 PJH shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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