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E3 OUN

1998 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,319 mi
Last recorded87,319 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OUN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2021 87,319 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 86,509 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,032 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,518 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 129,218 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 129,051 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 OUN is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E3 OUN, 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 E3 OUN registered?

E3 OUN is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is E3 OUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OUN shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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