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ENZ 6049

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,570 mi
Last recorded154,570 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENZ 6049
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 154,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 153,766 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 153,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 152,028 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 151,865 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

radiator has a water leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 144,892 miles

air bag light on

all brake pipes greased

Fail 11 Nov 2010 144,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 24 Apr 2008 126,881 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 126,881 miles

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

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

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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ENZ 6049 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ENZ 6049, 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 ENZ 6049?

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What year was ENZ 6049 registered?

ENZ 6049 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is ENZ 6049 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENZ 6049 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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