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K2 PMF

1998 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

189,183 mi
Last recorded189,183 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 PMF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 189,183 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 189,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 184,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 182,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel becoming long

nearside front fog lamp lens broken but not protruding

offside front step tread tyre wearing on outer edge

one of two rear exhaust mounts not attached but system still supported

Fail 11 Mar 2014 182,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front fog lamp lens broken but not protruding

handbrake travel becoming long

offside front step tread tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box has one of its mountings missing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 178,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all jack pads missing

front exhaust mount missing but system is still supported

front fog lamp lens broken but not protruding

hand brake travel becoming long

one of two rear exhaust box mounts detached but box is still supported

Fail 7 Feb 2013 178,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front exhaust mount missing but system still supported

hand brake travel becoming long

nearside front fog lamp lens broken but not protruding

one of rear exhaust mounts missing but system still supported

slight movement in lower steering column bush

Fail 7 Jan 2013 178,266 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 170,614 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 170,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 161,990 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 161,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 152,806 miles

front and rear tyres low and wearing on edges

rear view mirror missing

Fail 18 Feb 2010 152,806 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front and rear tyres low and wearing on edges

rear view mirror missing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 145,351 miles

rear pads just on 1.5mm limit. rear tyres very close to limits. front brake flexis perished/ cracked, not showing internal stuctures. slight play o/s/f lower swivel/ balljoint. slight steering column play.

Fail 25 Jun 2009 144,121 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear pads just on 1.5mm limit. rear tyres very close to limits. front brake flexis perished/ cracked, not showing internal stuctures. slight play o/s/f lower swivel/ balljoint. slight steering column play.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 129,550 miles

heat shield loose on exhaust system. front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded. o/s/f brake flexi slightly perished. front pads close to limits. n/s/f tyre just on 1.6mm limit. n/s/ inner tail light inop..

Fail 26 Jun 2008 129,395 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

heat shield loose on exhaust system. front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded. o/s/f brake flexi slightly perished. front pads close to limits. n/s/f tyre just on 1.6mm limit. n/s/ inner tail light inop..

Pass 16 Jun 2007 110,430 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 96,814 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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K2 PMF is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 K2 PMF, 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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K2 PMF is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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