MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)
Both front brake hoses are perished
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
bonnet hits wiper arms when opened
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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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A2 XRG is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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