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9 GKO

1998 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,408 mi
Last recorded56,408 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 GKO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 56,408 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 55,659 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 55,215 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 54,075 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 53,446 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 52,902 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 52,358 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 52,208 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 51,401 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 49,972 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 48,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 48,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 47,056 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,722 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2010 41,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 40,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,300 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,015 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,762 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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9 GKO is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 9 GKO, 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 9 GKO registered?

9 GKO is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 9 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 GKO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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