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B16 TEJ

1998 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,255 mi
Last recorded38,255 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 TEJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 38,255 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 38,245 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 38,230 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 37,850 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,601 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 36,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 33,899 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 30,442 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 26,291 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 24,442 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 20,535 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 19,460 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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B16 TEJ is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B16 TEJ, 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 B16 TEJ registered?

B16 TEJ is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is B16 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 TEJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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