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5150 MW

1998 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,521 mi
Last recorded21,521 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5150 MW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 21,521 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 21,177 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 20,306 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 19,662 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 18,744 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 18,741 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 17,540 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 17,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 16,008 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 14,478 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,106 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 12,809 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 12,189 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,196 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,533 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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5150 MW is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 5150 MW, 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.

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What year was 5150 MW registered?

5150 MW is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is 5150 MW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5150 MW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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