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E86 LDA

1998 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE86 LDA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024
Pass 31 May 2023 149,799 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 148,563 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 147,110 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2021 147,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 123,980 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 120,577 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 116,029 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 106,201 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 106,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2016 96,118 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2016 96,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 92,456 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 92,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 88,096 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,884 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 78,884 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,285 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 69,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 65,555 miles

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

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2009 65,555 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,015 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 54,955 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 50,288 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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E86 LDA is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E86 LDA, 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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E86 LDA is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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