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E3 GXX

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,140 mi
Last recorded79,140 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 GXX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2025 79,140 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside parking brake effort only 50kg

Pass 19 Sep 2024 77,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust in poor condition

sports exhaust fitted

vehicle has been coverted to air suspension

Fail 19 Sep 2024 77,418 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust in poor condition

sports exhaust fitted

vehicle has been coverted to air suspension

Pass 6 Sep 2023 76,671 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 76,523 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 71,094 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 71,094 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 71,040 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush perished

n/s/r handbrake performance low

o/s steering rack arm slight play

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,838 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes breaking up

n/s/f lower arm rear bush perished

o/s steering rack arm slight play

rear tyres worn to excess

Pass 27 May 2015 63,718 miles

play in steering rack arms

Pass 9 May 2014 60,841 miles

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 9 May 2013 54,967 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 50,779 miles

both front lower rear bushes breaking up

brake pipe to o/s/r hose slightly corroded

rear tyres 75% worn

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,959 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r hose slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 46,282 miles

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 24 May 2010 46,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 4 Jun 2009 44,377 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 42,915 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,521 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,414 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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E3 GXX is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E3 GXX, 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.

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What year was E3 GXX registered?

E3 GXX is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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