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A5 DHT

1988 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,465 mi
Last recorded75,465 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 3 Series118,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DHT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 75,465 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 75,465 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 75,392 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 75,294 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 75,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 75,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 75,140 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 75,030 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 74,890 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 74,606 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 74,606 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 74,337 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 73,918 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 73,914 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

washers don't turn off on switch

Pass 15 Jun 2011 73,896 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 73,896 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,518 miles

slight corrosion to rear valence

Fail 17 May 2006 69,426 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 69,426 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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A5 DHT is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 A5 DHT, 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 A5 DHT registered?

A5 DHT is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is A5 DHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 DHT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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