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ExpiredMileage
74,654 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres perished
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres perished
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A145 OWL is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A145 OWL, 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.
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A145 OWL is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 March 1998.
Is A145 OWL safe to buy?
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