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J18 SMT

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,567 mi
Last recorded66,567 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 SMT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 66,567 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 66,540 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,348 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 60,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,963 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,264 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,371 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,291 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,549 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,341 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 69,341 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,797 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,025 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,992 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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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?

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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.

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