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K600 RGB

1998 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,649 mi
Last recorded91,649 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK600 RGB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 91,649 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 91,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 90,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 88,602 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 88,602 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 86,692 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 86,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 86,614 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AII 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,294 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 86,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,251 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,507 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 80,338 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 80,338 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,903 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,887 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 75,395 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,642 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 68,267 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 66,578 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 64,976 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 58,617 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 52,986 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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K600 RGB is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K600 RGB, 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

How do I check the history of K600 RGB?

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What year was K600 RGB registered?

K600 RGB is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is K600 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K600 RGB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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