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K11 THL

1998 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,438 mi
Last recorded120,438 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 THL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 120,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 103,832 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 86,973 miles

Nearside Front slight play in anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,810 miles

N/s/r bearing slight play

Fail 11 Oct 2016 71,807 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 63,989 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 60,600 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 60,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,800 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,200 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,942 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 55,942 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,534 miles

nearside door mirror cover missing

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,207 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 51,467 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 51,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,447 miles

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

two brake pipes at rear are rusty.

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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K11 THL is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K11 THL, 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 K11 THL registered?

K11 THL is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is K11 THL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K11 THL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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