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J90 TSW

1998 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

136,314 mi
Last recorded136,314 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 TSW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2019 136,314 miles
Pass 13 May 2018 135,955 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2017 135,477 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2016 135,534 miles
Pass 17 May 2015 35,371 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2014 134,040 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2013 132,298 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 129,153 miles

unable to brake test due to being lowerd

Pass 18 Jul 2010 125,608 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 118,889 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 118,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 108,900 miles

Rear tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 30 Jun 2007 89,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2006 73,682 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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J90 TSW is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J90 TSW, 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

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What year was J90 TSW registered?

J90 TSW is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is J90 TSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 TSW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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