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A7 KOX

1998 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,162 mi
Last recorded109,162 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 KOX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2015 109,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides outters (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 106,095 miles

both front antiroll bar links slight play in bushes

both rear metal brake pipes slight corroded

only n/s and o/s front seats fitted

roll gage fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2013 106,217 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 106,196 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 119,233 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 28 Dec 2006 114,120 miles

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

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 22 May 2006 109,063 miles

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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A7 KOX is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A7 KOX, 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 A7 KOX registered?

A7 KOX is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is A7 KOX safe to buy?

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