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J600 SHX

1998 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

199,343 mi
Last recorded199,343 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 SHX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 199,343 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 198,815 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 198,811 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2021

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2020 193,189 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2019 189,098 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 189,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 183,945 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 183,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim all four (4.1.D.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 179,326 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 177,187 miles

chips on screen

o/s/r shock damp

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2016 177,187 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

chips on screen

o/s/r shock damp

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2015 174,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear box exhaust joint clamp rings broken!

Pass 11 Mar 2014 169,728 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 169,727 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 160,487 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel drive differential unit is corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 146,327 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 146,327 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

screen chipped

Pass 14 Mar 2011 127,286 miles

front brake pads low

nsf spot lamp broken

screen chipped

Fail 14 Mar 2011 127,286 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

front exhaust heat shield rattles

nsf spot lamp broken

screen chipped

Pass 5 Mar 2010 114,323 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all pas pipes corroding

corrosion to top of windscreen/roof

slight corrosion to all of underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2009 100,938 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 97,210 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 97,210 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 79,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 79,294 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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J600 SHX is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 J600 SHX, 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 J600 SHX registered?

J600 SHX is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is J600 SHX safe to buy?

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