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K515 MGX

1998 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

152,544 mi
Last recorded152,544 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK515 MGX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 152,544 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2014 152,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2008 149,033 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Nov 2007 145,504 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 145,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Sep 2007 145,478 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 145,465 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 140,261 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 140,261 miles

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

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

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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K515 MGX is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K515 MGX, 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 K515 MGX registered?

K515 MGX is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is K515 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K515 MGX shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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