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A17 NUL

1998 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,574 mi
Last recorded128,574 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 NUL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 128,574 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 124,342 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 106,720 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 90,354 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 79,680 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 79,680 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 69,377 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 58,872 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 58,872 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 49,051 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 NUL is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NUL, 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

How do I check the history of A17 NUL?

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What year was A17 NUL registered?

A17 NUL is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is A17 NUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 NUL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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