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A13 WTC

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,037 mi
Last recorded62,037 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 WTC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 62,037 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 55,522 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 55,522 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 WTC is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WTC, 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 A13 WTC registered?

A13 WTC is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is A13 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 WTC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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