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J5 PNX

1998 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,883 mi
Last recorded89,883 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 PNX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 89,883 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 73,089 miles

engine oil leak.

small cut in near side rear tyre.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 73,088 miles

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

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

engine oil leak.

small cut in near side rear tyre.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,558 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2010 66,558 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 58,695 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 58,692 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

air bag light on

Fail 26 Jan 2009 55,637 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light on

Pass 23 Jan 2008 52,569 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 52,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 48,193 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S front to back metal brake pipes

Inballance on front brakes

Rear brake pads low - Discs worn

Pass 20 Sep 2005 41,737 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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J5 PNX is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J5 PNX, 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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What year was J5 PNX registered?

J5 PNX is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is J5 PNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 PNX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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