MOT Status
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70,875 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective DOWN PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION ON BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer drive shaft boot deteriorating
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both reat tyres cracked on outer edges
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both reat tyres cracked on outer edges
air bag light on
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
air bag light on
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front and rear indicator bulbs loosing their colour
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
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A1 LAV is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 A1 LAV, 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 A1 LAV registered?
A1 LAV is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 January 1998.
Is A1 LAV safe to buy?
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