MOT Status
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91,745 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rubber splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
both front tyres worn/wearing on inner edge
slight corrosion on osr brake pipe
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
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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.
Is E46 BUX safe to buy?
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