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HU 9902

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,651 mi
Last recorded203,651 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU 9902
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 203,651 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brake wear indicator on

Fail 8 Nov 2014 203,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brake wear indicator on

Pass 25 Oct 2013 199,895 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 199,895 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HU 9902 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HU 9902, 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 HU 9902 registered?

HU 9902 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is HU 9902 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HU 9902 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HU 9902 have outstanding finance?

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