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EAZ 5067

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,826 mi
Last recorded115,826 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAZ 5067
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 115,826 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 115,810 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 115,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 115,552 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 114,944 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 114,810 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 114,504 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 113,986 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Mar 2013 113,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 113,593 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 113,591 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 113,046 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 112,206 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 111,472 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 111,472 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 110,161 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 108,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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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EAZ 5067 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EAZ 5067, 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 EAZ 5067 registered?

EAZ 5067 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is EAZ 5067 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAZ 5067 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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