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F46 JFC

1998 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,511 mi
Last recorded81,511 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF46 JFC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 81,511 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 81,496 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 81,454 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 81,372 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 81,220 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 81,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 81,075 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 81,011 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,839 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 79,839 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,780 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,501 miles

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

N/S/F lower joint wear.

O/S/F lower joint wear

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 76,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,518 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 71,518 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,582 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,902 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2007 66,878 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 64,030 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 58,195 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 58,193 miles

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

both rear tyres 2mm

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

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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F46 JFC is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F46 JFC, 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 F46 JFC registered?

F46 JFC is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is F46 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F46 JFC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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