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J1 GDP

1998 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,056 mi
Last recorded33,056 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 GDP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 33,056 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 32,793 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 32,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 31,535 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 31,324 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 30,426 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 30,100 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 29,289 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 28,536 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 28,015 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 27,552 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 26,852 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,479 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 26,136 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 25,203 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 24,715 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)

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 5 May 2007 24,074 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 23,610 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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J1 GDP is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J1 GDP, 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 J1 GDP?

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What year was J1 GDP registered?

J1 GDP is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is J1 GDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 GDP shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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