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J4 YAX

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,235 mi
Last recorded49,235 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 YAX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 49,235 miles

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

under surface corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2022 49,226 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,151 miles

surface rust on metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Aug 2020 48,773 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 48,078 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 47,739 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush compliance in rubber.

Fail 31 Jul 2018 47,739 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush compliance in rubber.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,146 miles

surface rust on n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,110 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 46,110 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 44,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,366 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,765 miles

0ffside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,108 miles

brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose slightly corroded

slight roughness in rear parking brake shoes when wheels rotated

Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,469 miles

slight movement in o/s front wish bone rear bush

slight rust on n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,496 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,948 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,431 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 39,431 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,910 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,766 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2006 36,765 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air con belt cracking

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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J4 YAX is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J4 YAX, 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 J4 YAX registered?

J4 YAX is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is J4 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 YAX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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