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AIG 4106

1988 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,561 mi
Last recorded82,561 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 BMW 3 Series118,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 4106
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,561 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (rear) wishbone compliance bush(s) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 82,560 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (rear) wishbone compliance bush(s) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,834 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2014 78,514 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 78,511 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,425 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2013 77,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 75,455 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,163 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 70,161 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 64,060 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 59,690 miles

advise play in o/s/f ball joint

Fail 14 Apr 2008 59,684 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 53,450 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 53,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre siodewall spliting

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 22 Mar 2006 45,022 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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AIG 4106 is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AIG 4106, 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 AIG 4106 registered?

AIG 4106 is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is AIG 4106 safe to buy?

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