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A13 KNW

1997 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 3 Series110,506 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 KNW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021

Front jacking points starting to corrode

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to read Odometer

Fail 16 Sep 2021

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front jacking points starting to corrode

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to read Odometer

Pass 11 Sep 2020 121,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

millage not clearly displayed

Pass 10 Sep 2019 119,418 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 119,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (next to fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 116,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advanced corrosion O/S rear section on front to back metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Cracks in side walls of both front tyres

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn severely on inner edges - Urgent replacement required (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 116,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advanced corrosion O/S rear section on front to back metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Cracks in side walls of both front tyres

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn severely on inner edges - Urgent replacement required (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are at 1.7mm and worn severely on inner edges - Urgent replacement required (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 113,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016

Advanced corrosion on O/S rear section of Front to back metal brake pipe

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016

Advanced corrosion on O/S rear section of Front to back metal brake pipe

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015

Offside front tyre cracking

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

front tyres worn on the edges

o/s handbrake only just minimum mot requirements

Pass 12 Sep 2014 180,986 miles

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

n/s parking brake only just met minimum reqiurements

Pass 16 Sep 2013 107,568 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 105,162 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 105,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 101,880 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 95,376 miles

metal brake pipes [from rear flexi hoses to 'T' peice]

nearside track rod end worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 90,060 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 90,060 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r bump stop worn

Pass 26 Aug 2008 82,864 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 82,578 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

movement in front n/s & o/s lower suspension arms ball joint & rubber bush ( just above limit)

n/s/f tyre uneven wear outer edge just above limit

Pass 21 Aug 2007 72,053 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag light on

brake pipes over petrol tank cannot be fully checked

rear brake pipe has been cleaned and greased

Fail 21 Aug 2007 72,051 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag light on

brake pipes over petrol tank cannot be fully checked

Pass 14 Sep 2006 70,981 miles

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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A13 KNW is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A13 KNW, 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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A13 KNW is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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