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K6 NFU

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,348 mi
Last recorded148,348 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 NFU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 148,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 148,313 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 141,877 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 135,319 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 129,617 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2015 123,630 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 119,303 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 113,931 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 110,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 8 May 2012 110,509 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 106,695 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 100,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s and n/s front steering arm inner fixing has slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2009 99,524 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 99,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 90,615 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 86,913 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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K6 NFU is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 K6 NFU, 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 K6 NFU registered?

K6 NFU is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K6 NFU safe to buy?

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