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1988 FB

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,916 mi
Last recorded128,916 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1988 FB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 128,916 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 127,252 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 126,452 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 124,578 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 123,119 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 119,913 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 119,105 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 118,214 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 112,673 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 108,706 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 101,013 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 101,010 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,254 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,587 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2011 72,005 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,002 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,481 miles

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

offside rear differential seal leaking slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,221 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 10,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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1988 FB is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 64,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1988 FB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1988 FB registered?

1988 FB is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is 1988 FB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1988 FB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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