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F3 BRG

1998 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,876 mi
Last recorded97,876 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 BRG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 97,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 97,567 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 97,419 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 96,841 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 95,720 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,971 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 94,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 93,526 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 93,177 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 92,309 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited.

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

Offside rear tyre worn on edge.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,319 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,687 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 89,896 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,794 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 87,671 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 83,615 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 81,604 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,807 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 77,495 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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F3 BRG is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 F3 BRG, 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 F3 BRG registered?

F3 BRG is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is F3 BRG safe to buy?

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