MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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steering slightly noisey
windows tinted
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
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A12 PKD is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1997 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 110,506 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 A12 PKD, 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 29 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A12 PKD registered?
A12 PKD is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 April 1997.
Is A12 PKD safe to buy?
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