MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,971 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pad warning light on dash
Oil leak, but not excessive sump and diff covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
all rear subframe bushes perishing
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
general corrosion to underside and steel brake pipes
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
all rear subframe bushes perishing
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
general corrosion to underside and steel brake pipes
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box slightly corrode (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deterioated (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front brake binding
Nearside Front tyre deteriorated
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front tyre deteriorated
Offside Rear tyre deteriorated
exhaust back box corroded
corrosion to nearside lower wing
general body corrosion
Engine Surging during emission test
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake pipes been greased - unable to assess any corrosion
Slight oil leak on front of engine
Slight play felt in steering column
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S/F brake binding slightly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
J6 XYY is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
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 J6 XYY, 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
How do I check the history of J6 XYY?
You can check the full history of J6 XYY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was J6 XYY registered?
J6 XYY is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 February 1998.
Is J6 XYY safe to buy?
The MOT history for J6 XYY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J6 XYY have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J6 XYY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.