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B6 OJK

1998 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

189,023 mi
Last recorded189,023 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 OJK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 189,023 miles

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

hand brake travel

Pass 3 Jan 2025 181,451 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 168,882 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 167,338 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 130,210 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 130,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2014 128,543 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 122,577 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 118,356 miles

Offside spring needs attention

Rear tyres will soon need replacement

Pass 5 Nov 2010 110,919 miles

Front discs lipped

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

Nearside front fog cracked

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 105,390 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 91,306 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 81,249 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 81,249 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 73,911 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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B6 OJK is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B6 OJK, 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 B6 OJK registered?

B6 OJK is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is B6 OJK safe to buy?

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