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B3 MSP

1998 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,718 mi
Last recorded162,718 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 MSP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 162,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 160,383 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal

Bonnet catch stiff

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 159,574 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 30 Aug 2014 159,334 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 159,303 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 157,865 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 151,015 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 143,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 135,407 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 127,029 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 127,029 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 114,798 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 104,930 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 104,830 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 94,762 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 84,644 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 84,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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B3 MSP is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B3 MSP, 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 B3 MSP registered?

B3 MSP is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is B3 MSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 MSP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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