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J991 HOW

1998 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,182 mi
Last recorded71,182 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ991 HOW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 71,182 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 67,611 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 64,517 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 64,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 62,153 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 56,692 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 54,145 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 52,728 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 52,722 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Stating to delaminate (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Starting to delaminate (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 46,813 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are getting low

Rear number plate is slightly delaminated

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,422 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2016 40,429 miles

Both front brake hoses are slightly perished

Engine covers fitted preventing under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,141 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,993 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,956 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,772 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,826 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,197 miles

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

both outer sills covers fitted

both rear coil springs unable to view fully

n/s/f tyre wall cut

rear no plate worn

Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,134 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 22,215 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,211 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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J991 HOW is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J991 HOW, 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 J991 HOW registered?

J991 HOW is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is J991 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J991 HOW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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