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B11 CED

1988 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,593 mi
Last recorded100,593 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 3 Series118,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 CED
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 100,593 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 100,220 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 100,120 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,097 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 100,092 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 99,999 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 99,960 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 99,781 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 99,666 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 99,482 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 98,787 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 97,454 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2012 95,254 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 92,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

body has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2010 92,033 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,496 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 88,238 miles

front brake discs starting to wear and lipped

front brake pads starting to wear

handbrake travel

n/s/f washer jet needs adjusting

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

o/s/f cv boot starting to crack

rust started along froor pans to inner door seals

tyre wear starting on both fronts

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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B11 CED is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 B11 CED, 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 B11 CED registered?

B11 CED is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is B11 CED safe to buy?

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