MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear nearside and offside rear fuel tank straps corroded but still secure
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear nearside and offside rear fuel tank straps corroded but still secure
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly low tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly low tread (5.2.3 (e))
Unable to fully inspect due covers and shields
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy slightly noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
vehicle has air suspension fitted as non standard
General underside corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Oil leak ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing and seat belts ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside headlamp is wet internally ,this is not affecting beam image
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside headlamp is wet internally ,this is not affecting beam image
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
rear tyres are worn close to the wear bars
slight corrosion to end of front to rear brake pipe ,situated above fuel tank .
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
rear tyres are worn close to the wear bars
slight corrosion to end of front to rear brake pipe ,situated above fuel tank .
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside steering arm has slight play at pivot point
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre worn close to wear bars
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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J24 UTE is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UTE, 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.
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J24 UTE is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 1998.
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