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A15 PWH

1988 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,583 mi
Last recorded153,583 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 BMW 3 Series118,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 PWH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 153,583 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 153,576 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 153,533 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 155,550 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

rot in boot floor not in prescribed area

Pass 1 Oct 2009 137,961 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 137,960 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 122,913 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 112,271 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 105,505 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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A15 PWH is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A15 PWH, 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 A15 PWH registered?

A15 PWH is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 April 1988.

Is A15 PWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 PWH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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