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A10 WBP

1998 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,244 mi
Last recorded132,244 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 WBP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2009 132,244 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 129,153 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 124,757 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 118,380 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front fog lamp glass is cracked. †

Pass 24 May 2005 87,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front number plate is cracked at top

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 WBP is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WBP, 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 A10 WBP registered?

A10 WBP is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is A10 WBP safe to buy?

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