MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,447 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Corrosion to exhaust
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre stop light inop
corrosion to undercarriage & components
oil leak
slight play at osf steering
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion to exhaust
Oil leak
brake pad warning light on
slight oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advanced handbrake travel
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advanced handbrake travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
parking brake reserve travel poor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre has a screw in tread pattern
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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A42 ONW is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 A42 ONW, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of A42 ONW?
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What year was A42 ONW registered?
A42 ONW is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is A42 ONW safe to buy?
The MOT history for A42 ONW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A42 ONW have outstanding finance?
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