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K50 DKP

1998 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,845 mi
Last recorded124,845 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 DKP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2024 124,845 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 123,974 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 123,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 133,432 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 121,657 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 121,397 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 119,998 miles

all tires showing age

Pass 19 Dec 2017 119,085 miles

all tyres showing age

Pass 20 Dec 2016 115,017 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 113,255 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 111,189 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 108,629 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 107,614 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 106,072 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 104,806 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 104,295 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 100,877 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 98,995 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 96,964 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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K50 DKP is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 K50 DKP, 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 K50 DKP registered?

K50 DKP is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is K50 DKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K50 DKP shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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