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B8 LWH

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,133 mi
Last recorded122,133 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 LWH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 122,133 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 122,100 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 122,087 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 122,056 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 122,006 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 121,928 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 121,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 121,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 115,585 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 105,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 93,854 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 82,714 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 69,707 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B8 LWH is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B8 LWH, 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

How do I check the history of B8 LWH?

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What year was B8 LWH registered?

B8 LWH is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is B8 LWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 LWH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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