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EEU 7

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,774 mi
Last recorded147,774 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEU 7
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2012 147,774 miles

os steering rack end float

Pass 15 Dec 2010 147,444 miles

steering rack end float ns/os

Pass 18 Dec 2009 146,941 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

steering rack end float ns/os

Pass 19 Dec 2008 144,661 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

end float on steering rack ns/os

Pass 7 Dec 2007 139,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight end float ns/os steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2006 133,600 miles

end float ns/os steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2005 126,539 miles

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

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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EEU 7 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EEU 7, 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

How do I check the history of EEU 7?

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What year was EEU 7 registered?

EEU 7 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is EEU 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEU 7 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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