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S157 UVW

1998 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,498 mi
Last recorded99,498 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 UVW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 99,498 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 98,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 96,443 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 96,435 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rally type seat belts fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 95,480 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,042 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

stone chip in windscreen outside of the swept area

Pass 10 Aug 2016 92,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose unsecured

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 92,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose unsecured

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,021 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 5 Aug 2015 91,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2014 89,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,920 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner arches have evidence of tyres scubbing

brake pad sensor light on, n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

emissions took a very long time to come in to limit

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

track day car

Fail 29 Jul 2013 88,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner arches have evidence of tyres scubbing

both o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing unevenly

brake pad sensor light on, n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

emissions took a very long time to come in to limit

Pass 10 Aug 2012 84,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 25 May 2011 77,372 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,287 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,875 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 70,857 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 68,153 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 64,799 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2006 64,799 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 60,034 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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S157 UVW is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S157 UVW, 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 S157 UVW registered?

S157 UVW is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S157 UVW safe to buy?

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