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AAA 431

1997 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,973 mi
Last recorded100,973 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 3 Series110,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAA 431
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 100,973 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 99,502 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 97,452 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 95,526 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 95,524 miles

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

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

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 13 Jan 2015 92,083 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 92,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,802 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 86,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 83,217 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 27 Jan 2011 80,127 miles

Both front and rear registration plates honeycombe effect printed.

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 80,127 miles

Both front and rear registration plates honeycombe effect printed.

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jan 2010 76,545 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,815 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 73,814 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 71,257 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 71,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 68,403 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 65,696 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 65,696 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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AAA 431 is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AAA 431, 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.

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What year was AAA 431 registered?

AAA 431 is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is AAA 431 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAA 431 shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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