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C11 ALN

1998 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,757 mi
Last recorded65,757 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 ALN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 65,757 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 65,034 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 64,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 64,864 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 64,652 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 64,178 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,678 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 62,459 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,464 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 61,051 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,648 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,722 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,083 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,934 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,213 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,437 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,808 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,307 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 46,307 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,869 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,943 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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C11 ALN is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C11 ALN, 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 C11 ALN registered?

C11 ALN is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is C11 ALN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 ALN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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