MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,125 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres 3mm
rear number plate deteriorated very slightly.
tyre depths ... n/s/f 5mm..o/s/f 5mm..n/s/r 4mm..o/s/r3mm..
N/S/R SEAT BELT BUCKLE SHROUD MISSING
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/R SEAT BELT STALK PLASTIC SHROUD MISSING BUT OPERATION OK.
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
N/S/R SEAT BELT STALK PLASTIC SHROUD MISSING BUT OPERATION OK.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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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A18 DPS is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 1997 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 110,506 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 A18 DPS, 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 29 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A18 DPS registered?
A18 DPS is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is A18 DPS safe to buy?
The MOT history for A18 DPS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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