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AKZ 4039

1998 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,486 mi
Last recorded108,486 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 4039
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 108,486 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 98,830 miles

front springs heavily corroded

oil leak

rear disc poor surface condition

rear springs heavily corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

center exhaust hanger broken

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 98,830 miles

center exhaust hanger broken

exhaust heavily corroded

front springs heavily corroded

oil leak

rear disc poor surface condition

rear springs heavily corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2011 91,291 miles

Air bag light on

Offside brake warning light on

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 83,757 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 71,570 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 71,570 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 59,173 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,709 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,583 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 34,558 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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AKZ 4039 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AKZ 4039, 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 AKZ 4039 registered?

AKZ 4039 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is AKZ 4039 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 4039 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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