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A2 XRG

1998 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,305 mi
Last recorded150,305 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XRG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 150,305 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 145,564 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 16 Jan 2017 145,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2016 140,035 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Both front tyres are perished and worn on edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/f brake hose is perished

Rear top mounts are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 14 Jan 2016 140,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Both front tyres are perished and worn on edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/f brake hose is perished

Rear brake pads are low

Rear top mounts are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2015 133,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower ball joints have slight play

both front tyres perished and wearing on inner edge

n/s/f brake hose perished

Fail 19 Jan 2015 133,772 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower ball joints have slight play

both front tyres perished and wearing on inner edge

n/s/f brake hose perished

Pass 8 Jan 2014 125,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 117,175 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps misted/damp

starting to corrode around petrol tank straps

Pass 18 Jan 2012 113,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front discs worn, pads getting low

slight engine oil leak

v.slight movement in both inner rack joints

Fail 18 Jan 2012 113,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front discs worn, pads getting low

slight engine oil leak

v.slight movement in both inner rack joints

Pass 19 Jan 2011 107,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bonnet struts deffective

center stop light not working

Pass 19 Jan 2010 100,791 miles

bonnet hits wiper arms when opened

Pass 13 Jan 2009 96,316 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 96,313 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 96,313 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 92,204 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 89,660 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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A2 XRG is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A2 XRG, 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 A2 XRG registered?

A2 XRG is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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