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AHC 21V

1998 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

216,984 mi
Last recorded216,984 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHC 21V
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 216,984 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 209,635 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2009 201,823 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 190,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight movement in near side front and off side front lower arm rear mounting rubbers

Pass 14 Nov 2007 183,402 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 170,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 148,182 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 148,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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AHC 21V is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AHC 21V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AHC 21V registered?

AHC 21V is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is AHC 21V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHC 21V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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