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A7 AJT

1988 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

145,309 mi
Last recorded145,309 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 3 Series118,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 AJT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 145,309 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 144,976 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 144,382 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 143,604 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 143,062 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 142,120 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 140,195 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 139,749 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 139,691 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 139,588 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 139,409 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 137,093 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 136,267 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 132,863 miles

parking brake performance getting low n/s

Pass 2 Nov 2005 125,381 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 125,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroded and weak

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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A7 AJT is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A7 AJT, 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 A7 AJT?

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What year was A7 AJT registered?

A7 AJT is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 September 1988.

Is A7 AJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 AJT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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