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187 EWP

1998 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,742 mi
Last recorded28,742 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration187 EWP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 28,742 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 28,714 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 28,214 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 28,129 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,906 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 27,873 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,686 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 27,328 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,262 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,942 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,480 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,089 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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187 EWP is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,396 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 187 EWP, 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 28 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 187 EWP?

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What year was 187 EWP registered?

187 EWP is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is 187 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 187 EWP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 187 EWP have outstanding finance?

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