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J24 FNA

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,395 mi
Last recorded98,395 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 FNA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 98,395 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 98,239 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 97,810 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 96,774 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 95,208 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,138 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,051 miles

film on h/lamps does not alter pattern

Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,207 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 79,207 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,100 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 78,092 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 78,046 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 77,860 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 77,167 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 75,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,725 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 74,667 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 69,756 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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J24 FNA is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J24 FNA, 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 J24 FNA registered?

J24 FNA is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is J24 FNA safe to buy?

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