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J500 EAD

1998 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,922 mi
Last recorded120,922 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 EAD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 120,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 118,218 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 113,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 108,121 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 101,797 miles

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

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

both front outer track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2021 101,733 miles

both front outer track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

both front tyres cracking on outer tread

Fail 10 Jun 2021 101,733 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front outer track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

both front tyres cracking on outer tread

Pass 18 Jan 2019 101,364 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 100,554 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 100,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 99,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 99,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2013 99,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2012 95,832 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre slightly low on inner & outer tread and cracking on tread

offside rear tyre slightly low on inner tread

Pass 30 Jan 2012 95,832 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre slightly low on inner & outer tread and cracking on tread

offside rear tyre slightly low on inner tread

Pass 5 Jun 2010 92,773 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 88,519 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 86,075 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 80,777 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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J500 EAD is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J500 EAD, 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 J500 EAD registered?

J500 EAD is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is J500 EAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 EAD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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