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BHG 71R

1998 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,871 mi
Last recorded115,871 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHG 71R
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 115,871 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 115,682 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 115,168 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 115,168 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 108,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 108,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 May 2022 108,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 107,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 107,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 107,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,438 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 105,317 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 104,751 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 103,525 miles

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

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

rear inner tyres worn low

Pass 6 Oct 2014 102,708 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 102,084 miles

rear inner tyres worn low

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,840 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 98,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight roughness on os rear wheelbearing

Pass 14 Aug 2010 96,168 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 92,338 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 89,373 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 85,482 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 85,482 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 83,628 miles

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

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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BHG 71R is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BHG 71R, 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 BHG 71R registered?

BHG 71R is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is BHG 71R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHG 71R shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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