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B20 JDW

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

102,146 mi
Last recorded102,146 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 JDW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 102,146 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 102,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 102,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Dec 2023 101,458 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 101,454 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 100,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Nov 2022 100,202 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,136 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 98,136 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 96,254 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slight bind detected (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 93,073 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight binding also (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2018 93,073 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight binding also (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 90,113 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 87,007 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 84,698 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 84,698 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 80,529 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 75,277 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 71,006 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 66,754 miles

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

near side handbrake poor advise further investigation

Pass 28 May 2010 63,754 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 63,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Near side rear inner side lamp bulb not working

Pass 6 Jan 2009 60,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 57,029 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 57,024 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting but play not excessive at time of test

nearside front antiroll bar drop link bush splitting slightly

nearside rear door unable to be opened but door secure at time of test

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 9 Jan 2007 53,423 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 49,929 miles

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

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

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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B20 JDW is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 B20 JDW, 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 B20 JDW registered?

B20 JDW is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is B20 JDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 JDW shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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