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B1 GOS

1998 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,495 mi
Last recorded100,495 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 GOS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 100,495 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded at union

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 19 Dec 2017 100,287 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

condensation in both headlamps

offside lower windscreen damaged - not affecting drivers view

Fail 18 Dec 2017 100,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

condensation in both headlamps

offside lower windscreen damaged - not affecting drivers view

Pass 3 Nov 2015 100,203 miles

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Fail 2 Nov 2015 100,192 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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Pass 28 Oct 2014 99,049 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 99,040 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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Pass 29 Oct 2011 98,082 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 95,333 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 91,728 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 85,891 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 85,877 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 80,904 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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B1 GOS is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B1 GOS, 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 B1 GOS registered?

B1 GOS is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is B1 GOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 GOS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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