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A16 FCB

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,350 mi
Last recorded122,350 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 FCB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 122,350 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 122,346 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 122,127 miles

Offside Front metal brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

componets rusty on underside

Fail 11 Oct 2021 122,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front metal brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

componets rusty on underside

Pass 29 Sep 2020 121,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 121,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 120,360 miles

Rear metal brake pipes rusty

componets underside rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2019 120,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear metal brake pipes rusty

componets underside rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 119,661 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 118,705 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 118,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 117,734 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (3.5.1i)

boot lid sticky switch

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 May 2015 115,925 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 115,601 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 115,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 113,811 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 113,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 111,380 miles

both front jacking blocks missing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 107,324 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 102,900 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 92,939 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 82,336 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 75,690 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,890 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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A16 FCB is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 A16 FCB, 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 A16 FCB registered?

A16 FCB is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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