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A7 SXY

1998 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,221 mi
Last recorded154,221 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 SXY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 154,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 149,313 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 146,021 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 146,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 142,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2012 137,969 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 132,389 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 132,389 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 125,810 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 118,977 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 118,977 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 114,225 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 114,225 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 110,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 100,658 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 100,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 1 Nov 2005 97,264 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 SXY is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SXY, 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 SXY registered?

A7 SXY is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is A7 SXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 SXY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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