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A42 ONW

1998 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,447 mi
Last recorded93,447 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA42 ONW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 93,447 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 92,727 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,043 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 11 Jul 2014 91,065 miles

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Jul 2013 89,551 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 89,518 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,317 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 84,604 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 82,414 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,008 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 78,830 miles

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

advanced handbrake travel

Pass 10 Jul 2007 76,503 miles

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

parking brake reserve travel poor

Pass 11 Jul 2006 74,157 miles

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.

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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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.

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