MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,567 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J18 SMT is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 J18 SMT, 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 J18 SMT?
You can check the full history of J18 SMT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was J18 SMT registered?
J18 SMT is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is J18 SMT safe to buy?
The MOT history for J18 SMT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J18 SMT have outstanding finance?
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