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K22 CRM

1998 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,791 mi
Last recorded101,791 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 CRM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 101,791 miles

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

Wipers smear

Pass 26 Jul 2014 124,939 miles

rear seats and belts removed

Fail 26 Jul 2014 124,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear seats and belts removed

Pass 11 Apr 2013 100,735 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 100,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 94,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

battery insecure

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine rattle

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2012 94,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

battery insecure

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine rattle

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2011 89,155 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fault on wiper slow speed.

lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/f. jacking cushion missing.

n/s/r. tyre outer sidewall has slight damage.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 89,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fault on wiper slow speed.

lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/f. jacking cushion missing.

n/s/r. tyre outer sidewall has slight damage.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 85,773 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/f. jacking point missing from sill area.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

tailgate struts not working.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 85,773 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/f. jacking point missing from sill area.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

tailgate struts not working.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 85,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/f. jacking pad missing on floor.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

tailgate hydraulic struts inoperative.

Fail 17 Feb 2010 85,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/f. jacking pad missing on floor.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

tailgate hydraulic struts inoperative.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 80,528 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 80,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,014 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 57,406 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 50,516 miles

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

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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K22 CRM is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K22 CRM, 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.

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What year was K22 CRM registered?

K22 CRM is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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