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A19 APX

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,100 mi
Last recorded78,100 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 APX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 78,100 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 78,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 77,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 72,122 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,998 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 64,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 57,039 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,102 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 51,083 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 50,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,708 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,554 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,117 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 29,117 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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A19 APX is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A19 APX, 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 A19 APX registered?

A19 APX is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is A19 APX safe to buy?

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