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A5 NCY

1988 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,058 mi
Last recorded142,058 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 1988 BMW 3 Series118,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NCY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 142,058 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 139,847 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 139,107 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 138,049 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded but not to excess

Pass 12 Jul 2018 136,266 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 136,220 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from t junction to osr flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 132,502 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak around engine

Fail 12 May 2016 132,479 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

multiple oil leaks

various brake pipes greased/undersealed

Pass 16 May 2015 130,270 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 NCY is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A5 NCY, 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 A5 NCY?

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What year was A5 NCY registered?

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

Is A5 NCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 NCY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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