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473 VNN

1998 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,225 mi
Last recorded60,225 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration473 VNN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 60,225 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 59,138 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 59,059 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,987 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 58,987 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 57,365 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,099 miles

osr rubber jacking point foot missing

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 10 Nov 2016 57,099 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

osr rubber jacking point foot missing

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 26 Nov 2015 56,783 miles

osr rubber jacking point foot missing

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 25 Nov 2015 56,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr rubber jacking point foot missing

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 15 Jan 2007 55,489 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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473 VNN is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 473 VNN, 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

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What year was 473 VNN registered?

473 VNN is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 473 VNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 473 VNN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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