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A9 DFN

1988 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,805 mi
Last recorded125,805 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 3 Series118,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DFN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2026 125,805 miles

Underbody Covered In Heavy Underseal Front To Back

Pass 1 Dec 2006 125,505 miles

Corrosion on both sills and rear arches.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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A9 DFN is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A9 DFN, 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

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What year was A9 DFN registered?

A9 DFN is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A9 DFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 DFN shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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