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A10 HGF

1998 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,029 mi
Last recorded112,029 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 HGF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 112,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

ront seat belt recoil slow

steering rack noisey and worn with free play

vehicle lowered

Fail 17 Jan 2015 111,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside front flexy hose insecure

ront seat belt recoil slow

steering rack noisey and worn with free play

vehicle lowered

Pass 19 Feb 2014 104,456 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2013 93,193 miles

o/s/r tyre low tread on inner edge and perished

rubber prop ring joint starting to crack

vehicle has beeb lowerd

Fail 23 Apr 2013 93,193 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r tyre low tread on inner edge and perished

rubber prop ring joint starting to crack

vehicle has been lowerd

Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,466 miles

vehicle very low!!!

Pass 7 Apr 2011 82,831 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 82,831 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 75,199 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 75,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 74,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front knuckle corroded

offside front knuckle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2008 63,779 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 63,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,340 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 6 Nov 2007 56,339 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 1 Nov 2006 52,834 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gear box

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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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A10 HGF is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A10 HGF, 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 A10 HGF registered?

A10 HGF is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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