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ELZ 7746

1998 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,422 mi
Last recorded131,422 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 7746
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2015 131,422 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both on inner edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part incorectly clipped using tie wrap which has fallen off (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped from abs pump to tie wrap above steering coupling (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated ferrules and rubber perished (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake cable insecure both sides brackets rotted off (3.5.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at bodged joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 125,037 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front and rear shock absorbers corroded

NSF tyre wearing low on inside

Pass 24 May 2013 123,196 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 123,195 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 120,911 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 117,658 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 114,526 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 111,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

play at steering rack at o/s front

spring clip missing from o/s rear caliper

Fail 2 Dec 2009 111,472 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s and n/s front wishbone rear bushes split but no movement

play at steering rack o/s

spring clip missing from o/s rear caliper

Pass 11 Dec 2008 105,582 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 105,496 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 102,545 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bonnet catches are sticking open

exhast heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2006 99,143 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 99,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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ELZ 7746 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ELZ 7746, 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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ELZ 7746 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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