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B13 MER

1988 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,832 mi
Last recorded110,832 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 1988 BMW 3 Series118,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 MER
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 110,832 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 110,822 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2020 110,822 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 110,822 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 109,636 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 103,212 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 103,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 96,994 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 91,441 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 91,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 31 May 2006 90,893 miles

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

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

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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B13 MER is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc 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 B13 MER, 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 B13 MER registered?

B13 MER is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is B13 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 MER 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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