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J13 LDS

1998 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,147 mi
Last recorded153,147 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 LDS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 153,147 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 147,510 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 147,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2008 142,836 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 134,918 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 126,423 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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J13 LDS is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J13 LDS, 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

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What year was J13 LDS registered?

J13 LDS is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is J13 LDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 LDS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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