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E789 PFR

1998 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,356 mi
Last recorded79,356 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE789 PFR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 79,356 miles

nearside front and offside front jacking points starting to corrode

Fail 16 Oct 2019 79,356 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front and offside front jacking points starting to corrode

Pass 30 Dec 2009 79,294 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 75,280 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 75,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine Oil Leak

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

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

R/H/Rear C.v Joint Leaking Grease.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 72,023 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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E789 PFR is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E789 PFR, 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 E789 PFR registered?

E789 PFR is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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