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199,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
corrosion to underside of vehicle
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))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
chips on screen
o/s/r shock damp
some brake pipes rusty
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
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!
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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
front brake pads low
nsf spot lamp broken
screen chipped
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
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
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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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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