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2197BZD

1998 BMW 318

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,005 mi
Last recorded268,005 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 31851,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2197BZD
MakeBMW
Model318
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2021 268,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2021 268,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 249,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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2197BZD is a 1998 BMW 318 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 51,915 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2197BZD registered?

2197BZD is a 1998 BMW 318, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is 2197BZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2197BZD 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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