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ARH 831S

1988 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,384 mi
Last recorded226,384 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 BMW 3 Series118,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARH 831S
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 226,384 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 221,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 213,206 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 195,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fog lamp switch sticking

Fail 24 Mar 2009 179,099 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 179,099 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2007 168,130 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

left hand drive vehicle beam benders used advise replace headlights † †exhaust blowing in middle & rear section † †o/s/f stearing play † †n/s/f steering play † †o/s/f ball joint play † †front & rear discs scored slightly † †all tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2007 168,130 miles

left hand drive vehicle beam benders used advise replace headlights † †exhaust blowing in middle & rear section † †o/s/f stearing play † †n/s/f steering play † †o/s/f ball joint play † †front & rear discs scored slightly † †all tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2006 152,916 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 152,367 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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ARH 831S is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ARH 831S, 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 ARH 831S registered?

ARH 831S is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is ARH 831S safe to buy?

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