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B16 TKB

1988 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,522 mi
Last recorded203,522 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2006
Typical for 1988 BMW 3 Series118,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 TKB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2006 203,522 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 203,971 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 189,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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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B16 TKB is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B16 TKB, 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 B16 TKB registered?

B16 TKB is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 June 1988.

Is B16 TKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 TKB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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