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E46 BUX

1998 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,745 mi
Last recorded91,745 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE46 BUX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 91,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 91,523 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 88,047 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount rubber bush split - no excess movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect + shock protective cover missing (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect + shock protective cover missing (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 88,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light emitting white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light emitting white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure head lamp wiring aftermarket (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect + shock protective cover missing (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure headlamp wiring aftermarket (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front hood grille loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect + shock protective cover missing (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

camshaft cover leaking oil

Pass 12 Feb 2024 81,157 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 81,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 75,117 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 68,823 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 68,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 67,965 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rubber splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 67,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rubber splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 62,520 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 58,207 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,540 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,503 miles

both front tyres worn/wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on osr brake pipe

Fail 27 Jun 2017 48,502 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn/wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on osr brake pipe

Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,085 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 44,085 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault reset light (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,633 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,413 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,111 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,003 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 39,998 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,138 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,460 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,131 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,439 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,183 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,635 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 27,405 miles

Nearside Rear 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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E46 BUX is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 E46 BUX, 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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E46 BUX is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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