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K6 MKY

1998 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,243 mi
Last recorded79,243 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 MKY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 79,243 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2017 78,154 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,544 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 68,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 64,820 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 64,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 59,240 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 56,027 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 51,225 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 47,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,679 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,403 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 32,765 miles

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

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

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

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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K6 MKY is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K6 MKY, 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 K6 MKY registered?

K6 MKY is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is K6 MKY safe to buy?

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