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B16 PSN

1998 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,250 mi
Last recorded104,250 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 PSN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 104,250 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outter sidewall

Fail 7 Mar 2012 104,250 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outter sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2009 103,149 miles

Nearside front tyre,sidewall damage.....no visible cords or bulges......

Fail 11 Jun 2009 103,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre,sidewall damage.....no visible cords or bulges......

Pass 8 Jan 2008 91,732 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 91,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 81,495 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 81,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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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B16 PSN is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B16 PSN, 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 B16 PSN registered?

B16 PSN is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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