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324 XUR

1998 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,706 mi
Last recorded1,706 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration324 XUR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 1,706 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 1,706 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

All 4 tyres perished.

Slight oil leak rear differential.

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing/king pin.

Split pins missing from nuts on offside rear suspension leaf spring.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 1,201 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 1,184 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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324 XUR is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 324 XUR, 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 324 XUR?

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What year was 324 XUR registered?

324 XUR is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is 324 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 324 XUR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 324 XUR have outstanding finance?

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