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F21 CRS

1998 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,796 mi
Last recorded131,796 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 CRS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 131,796 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 130,338 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 130,287 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 130,282 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 129,822 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 121,920 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 121,874 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 112,259 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 111,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 108,284 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 104,946 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 99,945 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 95,359 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 90,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f, both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2014 86,111 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 86,110 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 80,888 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2012 77,353 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2012 77,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2011

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 64,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 May 2009 57,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 48,035 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 46,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 45,511 miles

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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F21 CRS is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F21 CRS, 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 F21 CRS registered?

F21 CRS is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is F21 CRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 CRS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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