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5FMM655

1998 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,900 mi
Last recorded110,900 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5FMM655
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 110,900 miles

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Fail 2 Jul 2008 110,900 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

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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5FMM655 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 5FMM655, 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 5FMM655?

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What year was 5FMM655 registered?

5FMM655 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 November 1998.

Is 5FMM655 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5FMM655 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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