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ExpiredMileage
138,010 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both fronts + rear tyre tread depths 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).
engine damp with oil.
exhaust system corroded but still strong.
slight lift in o/s of steering rack.
various light underbody corrosion.
various stone chips in windscreen.
as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 14/03/2006.Item 002 rectified.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pedal slightly spongy!
o/s/r corner of bumper insecure.
rear tyres worn to 2 mm,legal limit 1.6 mm.
various stone chips in windscreen close to 10 mm limit.
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Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
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E898 SYB is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1987 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 116,740 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 E898 SYB, 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 39 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E898 SYB registered?
E898 SYB is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E898 SYB safe to buy?
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