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BBK 193M

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,098 mi
Last recorded23,098 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 193M
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 23,098 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 23,098 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 22,967 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,736 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,553 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 22,104 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 21,972 miles

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

rear fog light nw,os+ns front control arm bushes split,osf bottom ball joint gaiter split,oil leak from filter housing.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,479 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,740 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r inner c.v. boot split.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slow to retract, n/s seat belt.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 20,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/r inner c.v. boot split.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slow to retract, n/s seat belt.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 19,525 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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BBK 193M is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BBK 193M, 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 BBK 193M registered?

BBK 193M is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is BBK 193M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBK 193M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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