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JXZ 8097

1998 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,370 mi
Last recorded157,370 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXZ 8097
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 157,370 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 152,142 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 152,139 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 147,467 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 143,902 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 140,678 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 137,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 137,837 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working SWITCH STICKING FREED OFF SWITCH (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 136,103 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 131,391 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 118,608 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 118,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 110,933 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 103,547 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 95,232 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 85,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 67,527 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 57,528 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread

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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JXZ 8097 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JXZ 8097, 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 JXZ 8097 registered?

JXZ 8097 is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is JXZ 8097 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JXZ 8097 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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