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E4 CJR

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

149,009 mi
Last recorded149,009 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 CJR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 149,009 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 148,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 147,524 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 147,078 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 146,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 145,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 143,247 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 139,746 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 136,737 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 132,496 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2016 126,502 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 119,951 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 119,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 112,240 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,669 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 101,179 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 101,179 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 96,126 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 91,641 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 87,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 82,690 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 78,370 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 74,269 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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E4 CJR is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 E4 CJR, 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 E4 CJR registered?

E4 CJR is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is E4 CJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 CJR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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