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A12 RRJ

1988 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,999 mi
Last recorded91,999 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 3 Series118,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RRJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 91,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 91,999 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 91,999 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 91,999 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 91,999 miles

Emissions not tested due to uneven running (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working not parking (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 91,999 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 91,999 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

long travel at parking brake lever

offside front tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 8 May 2018 91,999 miles

Nearside Rear 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 bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2017 91,999 miles

Both exhaust tail box rubber hangers quite split , recommend replacement

N/S/F tyre cracking on side wall , recommend replacement

N/S/R tyre cracking on side wall, recommend replacement

O/S/R tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,999 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R & O/S/R tyres cracking & perishing on side wall to tread areas

N/S/R brake pipe quite corroded

Rear view mirror missing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,999 miles

Rear view mirror missing

wipers have small splits

N/S head light glass cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,999 miles

N/S head light glass cracked

There is a brake warning light on, on dash

Fail 7 Mar 2014 91,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre cracking ,tread to side wall area

N/S/F wheel sensor hanging / not fitted

O/S head light glass cracked

O/S/F side light flickering & dim

Rear fog light switch faulty

There is a brake warning light on , on dash

Under dash trim loose O/S, could be dangerous.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 91,999 miles

The middle exhaust bracket is broken

There is a red light on , on the dash

Pass 12 Jan 2012 91,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower steering column coupling bush worn

lumpy idle

near side front and off side rear brake pad warning wire broken

near side front anti roll bar link bush worn and had bits of old rubber wedged in to stop any movement

slight poiil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 10 Jan 2011 91,999 miles

Heavy (engine?) oil loss noticed.

One front washer jet only working (just supplying enough 'splash' to the n/s).

The front brake pads look thin.

Fail 6 Jan 2011 91,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Heavy (engine?) oil loss noticed.

One front washer jet only working (just supplying enough 'splash' to the n/s).

The front brake pads look thin.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 89,424 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 89,424 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 86,843 miles

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Near side parking brake effort, a little lower than off side.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 83,707 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 79,107 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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A12 RRJ is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A12 RRJ, 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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What year was A12 RRJ registered?

A12 RRJ is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is A12 RRJ safe to buy?

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