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S933 ORH

1998 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,815 mi
Last recorded152,815 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS933 ORH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 152,815 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 147,296 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 May 2013 141,252 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on the outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 136,848 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 13,055 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 13,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 124,144 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 119,419 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 113,282 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 106,145 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres wearing on edges

O/S hand brake efficiency lower than N/S.

Pass 10 Dec 2005 92,263 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 91,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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S933 ORH is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S933 ORH, 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 S933 ORH registered?

S933 ORH is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S933 ORH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S933 ORH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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