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F3 JMH

1998 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,585 mi
Last recorded71,585 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 JMH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 71,585 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2023 71,585 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2022 67,855 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 64,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 61,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 61,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 56,701 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,605 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,808 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 51,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,902 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,934 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in offside front lower arm (rear bush)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,900 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 1 Jul 2011 48,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Jun 2010 48,856 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s inner tail light inoperative

rear brake ediscs in poor condition

slight judder on o/s rear brake

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,757 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 48,559 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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F3 JMH is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F3 JMH, 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 F3 JMH registered?

F3 JMH is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is F3 JMH safe to buy?

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