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E9 TDJ

1998 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

101,754 mi
Last recorded101,754 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 TDJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 101,754 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 90,524 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 82,950 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has build up of condensation inside of lens

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens is missing

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 72,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some general areas of body and underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 68,504 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 67,705 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 66,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 66,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 65,985 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 65,396 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 63,893 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 61,881 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 59,641 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 56,404 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,265 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,388 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,781 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 46,548 miles

Slight damage to windscreen.

Both front rollbar linkarm bushes starting to come unbonded.

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to come unbonded.

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to come unbonded.

O/S stop light slightly dim.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,792 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Both front tyres getting low on edges.

O/S/R trailing arm front bush just starting to split.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 38,785 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 35,097 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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E9 TDJ is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E9 TDJ, 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 E9 TDJ registered?

E9 TDJ is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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