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E3 GSN

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,454 mi
Last recorded144,454 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 GSN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 144,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 144,434 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 143,227 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 141,541 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 139,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 799,006 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested welded diff fitted (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions not tested no cat fitted to car (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached lock ring on coilovers loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 132,185 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2019 105,102 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 96,827 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,594 miles

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

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

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

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

car has been heavily under sealed

Fail 18 Oct 2017 91,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

car has been heavily under sealed

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,940 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 88,920 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 80,637 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 80,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 80,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,192 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 73,472 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

near side front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust heat shild insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2011 73,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

near side front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust heat shild insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,906 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front fog light inop

slight power steering oil leak

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 31 Mar 2010 68,906 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front fog light inop

slight power steering oil leak

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,924 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 66,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,019 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 63,019 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 59,841 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 55,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 55,810 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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E3 GSN is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E3 GSN, 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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E3 GSN is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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