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AIG 3682

1998 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,089 mi
Last recorded133,089 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 3682
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2011 133,089 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 132,869 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 122,648 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE NAILED,,FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS & BRAKE-HOSES HAVE PERISHED & FRONT DISCS ARE WORN & LIPPED....Thanx.

Fail 21 Apr 2010 122,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

N/S FRONT TYRE NAILED,,FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS & BRAKE-HOSES HAVE PERISHED & FRONT DISCS ARE WORN & LIPPED....Thanx.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 111,416 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 111,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 102,894 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 102,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 92,909 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 83,826 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 83,826 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AIG 3682 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AIG 3682, 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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AIG 3682 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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