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R477 FNB

1998 BMW 3

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,347 mi
Last recorded116,347 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 3105,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 FNB
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 116,347 miles

N/S/F WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 112,333 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 112,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 105,007 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 96,534 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 88,244 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 77,362 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 66,224 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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R477 FNB is a 1998 BMW 3 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 105,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R477 FNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R477 FNB registered?

R477 FNB is a 1998 BMW 3, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R477 FNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R477 FNB shows 8 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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