MOT Status
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107,814 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
splits in nearside front tyre sidewalls.
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
play in o/s of steering rack
rusty rear brake pipes
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front side light rings cracked.
n/s/r tyre 1.6mm
play in o/s of steering rack
rusty rear brake pipes
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake warning light on
brake warning light on
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front fog lamp not working
small cut in tread quite deep in offside front tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B6 BGE is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 B6 BGE, 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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What year was B6 BGE registered?
B6 BGE is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 June 1998.
Is B6 BGE safe to buy?
The MOT history for B6 BGE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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