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K6 SWE

1998 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,602 mi
Last recorded83,602 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 SWE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,602 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 83,591 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.68 (7.3.D.3)

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

Wheel stud(s) missing o/s front (4.2.A.1e)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s (3.7.B.6a)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 76,327 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 76,320 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,069 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 75,042 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 73,436 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 70,360 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 64,942 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 58,734 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 SWE is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SWE, 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 SWE registered?

K6 SWE is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is K6 SWE safe to buy?

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