MOT Status
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132,198 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
advise both rear metal brake pipes corroding
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
advise both rear metal brake pipes corroding
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise both front tyres splitting on walls
near side rear tyre wearing on edge
rear metal brake pipes corroding by petrol tank
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise both front tyres splitting on walls
advise play to off side track rod end
both front anti roll bar link rubbers
near side rear tyre wearing on edge
rear metal brake pipes corroding by petrol tank
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise slight play to off side of steering rack
slight play play offside lower ball joint
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise slight play to off side of steering rack
slight play play offside lower ball joint
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C10 WHU is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 C10 WHU, 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 C10 WHU registered?
C10 WHU is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is C10 WHU safe to buy?
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