MOT Status
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37,719 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe under engine (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes around steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe under engine (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes around steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump filter blocked (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake reservoir over-ful
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A10 SWY is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 A10 SWY, 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 SWY registered?
A10 SWY is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is A10 SWY safe to buy?
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