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A4 NAF

1997 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,999 mi
Last recorded109,999 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 3 Series110,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 NAF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 109,999 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake pad warning lamp on.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 104,989 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 93,188 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 93,188 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 82,249 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 80,349 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 80,349 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 77,120 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 66,999 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 66,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 66,101 miles

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

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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A4 NAF is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 110,506 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 A4 NAF, 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 29 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 NAF registered?

A4 NAF is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A4 NAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 NAF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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