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EJI 9539

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,498 mi
Last recorded172,498 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJI 9539
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 172,498 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 172,440 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired front bush. (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 160,620 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 160,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 152,265 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 141,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 141,314 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 130,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 130,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,432 miles

No spare wheel present

Rear lap belt not present

Fail 15 Aug 2013 115,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake binding

No spare wheel present

Rear lap belt not present

Pass 24 Aug 2012 106,389 miles

o/s/f wiper mount to arm damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2012 106,365 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f wiper mount to arm damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2011 98,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid at min warning light on

oil warning light on

Fail 16 Aug 2011 98,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid at min warning light on

oil warning light on

Fail 11 Aug 2010 89,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front pads low

rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2010 89,875 miles

front pads low

rear diff leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 67,210 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 55,337 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 55,128 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 44,779 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 44,641 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 33,315 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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EJI 9539 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJI 9539, 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 EJI 9539 registered?

EJI 9539 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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