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IUI 2268

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

165,175 mi
Last recorded165,175 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 2268
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 165,175 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 165,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 162,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 162,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 161,053 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sections of mains along side fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2022 159,680 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 158,293 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 157,565 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 155,144 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 155,141 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 149,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 144,511 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 138,545 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 132,337 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 124,636 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 121,252 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 114,870 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 107,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 99,608 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 90,531 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 77,437 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 69,537 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 62,008 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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IUI 2268 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 IUI 2268, 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 IUI 2268 registered?

IUI 2268 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is IUI 2268 safe to buy?

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