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B10 NBB

1988 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,806 mi
Last recorded97,806 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW 3 Series118,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 NBB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 97,806 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 97,036 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 25 May 2013 96,800 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 96,800 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,823 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2011 95,768 miles

no handbrake warning light

Fail 1 Apr 2011 95,765 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

no handbrake warning light

Pass 21 Nov 2008 94,661 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 93,262 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 93,262 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 90,679 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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B10 NBB is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B10 NBB, 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 B10 NBB registered?

B10 NBB is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is B10 NBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 NBB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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