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K13 NDC

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,499 mi
Last recorded116,499 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 NDC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 116,499 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 110,560 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 109,331 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 105,316 miles

Front position lamps not matching

Pass 15 Oct 2018 96,237 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 88,797 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,139 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,865 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,824 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,911 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,620 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,552 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,534 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear brake pipes corroded above hoses along side of fuel tank and within plastic clips excessive?

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,411 miles

12% front brake imbalance

offside rear brake pipe corroded within plastic clip next to fuel tank

Pass 17 Aug 2007 48,218 miles

20% front brake imbalance

both rear brake pipes corroded(near excessive) & brake hose ferrules

exhaust mount to gearbox missing ?

Pass 3 May 2006 46,547 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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K13 NDC is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 K13 NDC, 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 K13 NDC registered?

K13 NDC is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is K13 NDC safe to buy?

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