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JSA 151G

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,698 mi
Last recorded119,698 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSA 151G
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 119,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 119,194 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak

os tie rod has excessive play

Pass 29 Nov 2014 118,475 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 116,568 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 116,568 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 114,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 111,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 108,691 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 108,631 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 108,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 103,694 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 95,704 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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JSA 151G is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 JSA 151G, 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 JSA 151G registered?

JSA 151G is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is JSA 151G safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSA 151G shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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