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A11 TCV

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,948 mi
Last recorded126,948 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 TCV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 126,948 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 118,864 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 118,860 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 111,826 miles

High park brake travel...slightly low effort on park brake...

Pass 4 Jul 2006 111,820 miles

Nearside park brake effort low....all brake discs corroded on faces (car been stood)...

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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A11 TCV is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A11 TCV, 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 A11 TCV registered?

A11 TCV is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is A11 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 TCV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A11 TCV have outstanding finance?

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