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A6 GNR

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,431 mi
Last recorded98,431 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 GNR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 98,431 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 98,431 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 98,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 98,320 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 97,994 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 97,850 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,603 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,504 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 91,168 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,166 miles

Offside Front 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 2 Nov 2012 82,768 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,583 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 77,583 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 73,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,366 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2008 61,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,889 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,258 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 56,177 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,694 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 51,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A6 GNR is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A6 GNR, 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 A6 GNR registered?

A6 GNR is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is A6 GNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 GNR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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