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J6 XYY

1998 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

135,971 mi
Last recorded135,971 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 XYY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 135,971 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 131,259 miles

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))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 123,464 miles

all rear subframe bushes perishing

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

general corrosion to underside and steel brake pipes

Fail 12 Sep 2023 123,464 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 113,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 101,038 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 109,419 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 108,109 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 98,451 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 97,169 miles

corrosion to nearside lower wing

general body corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2016 96,135 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 94,536 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 93,522 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 91,807 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 90,212 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 88,080 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 85,500 miles

N/S/F brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2009 83,772 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 81,562 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 76,831 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 70,937 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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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.

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What year was J6 XYY registered?

J6 XYY is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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