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BAZ 1584

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,180 mi
Last recorded112,180 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 1584
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 112,180 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 112,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 105,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 92,519 miles

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 14 Sep 2007 80,281 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 72,745 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 72,741 miles

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

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

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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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BAZ 1584 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BAZ 1584, 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 BAZ 1584 registered?

BAZ 1584 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is BAZ 1584 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 1584 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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