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A17 MWD

1998 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,415 mi
Last recorded68,415 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 MWD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 68,415 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 64,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 64,732 miles

Exhaust mounting defective by gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,676 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,359 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,082 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 58,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,362 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,191 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 55,191 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,937 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,462 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 44,725 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 41,015 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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A17 MWD is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 A17 MWD, 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 A17 MWD registered?

A17 MWD is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is A17 MWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 MWD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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