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JIG 4254

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,664 mi
Last recorded122,664 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 4254
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 122,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 117,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 106,830 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 106,554 miles

all four brake discs corroding through lack of use

chip in windscreen nearside swept area ( not 40mm)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 106,554 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all four brake discs corroding through lack of use

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have minor movement

chip in windscreen nearside swept area ( not 40mm)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 104,350 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes some movement

Offside rear tyre starting to perish in tread area

Fail 15 Jan 2007 104,278 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes some movement

Offside rear tyre starting to perish in tread area

Pass 28 Jan 2006 100,841 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 100,841 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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JIG 4254 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JIG 4254, 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 JIG 4254 registered?

JIG 4254 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is JIG 4254 safe to buy?

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