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A928 LLL

1988 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,185 mi
Last recorded146,185 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 3 Series118,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA928 LLL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 146,185 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 146,174 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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A928 LLL is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A928 LLL, 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 A928 LLL?

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What year was A928 LLL registered?

A928 LLL is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A928 LLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A928 LLL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A928 LLL have outstanding finance?

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