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F844 LJN

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

82,418 mi
Last recorded82,418 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF844 LJN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 82,418 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 81,581 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 80,729 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 79,629 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 78,167 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 76,922 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 75,435 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 73,342 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,528 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 69,449 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 67,251 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Dec 2015 67,251 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jack point (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 66,045 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 64,448 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 62,837 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 61,173 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 59,345 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 57,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 55,385 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 52,613 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 49,345 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 45,931 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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F844 LJN is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 F844 LJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F844 LJN?

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What year was F844 LJN registered?

F844 LJN is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is F844 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F844 LJN shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F844 LJN have outstanding finance?

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