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A14 JLE

1998 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

236,612 mi
Last recorded236,612 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 JLE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 236,612 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 235,903 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 231,027 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 229,418 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2023 229,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 222,402 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 221,352 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 220,633 miles

Front shock absorber corroded but not likely to fail or cause damage to other components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 219,402 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 211,893 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 207,383 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 202,213 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage From bottle to rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 202,213 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage From bottle to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 194,109 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 183,696 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Off side rear boot floor holrd by corrosion.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 176,884 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 168,786 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 168,756 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 159,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag light on

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 7 Feb 2011 159,455 miles

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

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

air bag light on

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 5 Feb 2010 150,335 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 150,335 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 145,364 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 137,429 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 119,088 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 103,487 miles

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

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

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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A14 JLE is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 A14 JLE, 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 A14 JLE registered?

A14 JLE is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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