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A145 OWL

1998 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,654 mi
Last recorded74,654 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA145 OWL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 74,654 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 70,499 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 70,410 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,514 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 68,515 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 23 Jul 2009 68,512 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 68,151 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 68,097 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2007 65,080 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 65,026 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,300 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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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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What year was A145 OWL registered?

A145 OWL is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is A145 OWL safe to buy?

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