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J888 RAA

1998 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,614 mi
Last recorded121,614 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 RAA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 121,614 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 120,871 miles

Front little power steering leak

Prescribed areas listed under major defects found to be corrosion in front wings, not in the sill/body of the vehicle.

Fail 17 Jul 2020 120,870 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched not mounted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front little power steering leak

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 119,281 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 119,281 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 118,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 118,835 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 118,069 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 118,068 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch seized (8.4.2)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Nov 2015 116,283 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 113,694 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front suspension corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2014 113,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front suspension corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 108,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all rear brake pipes covered in grease not allowing a proper inspection

Fail 21 Aug 2013 108,016 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all rear brake pipes covered in grease not allowing a proper inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2012 105,134 miles

OIL LEVEL MIN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSIN ARMS-RACK.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 105,134 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OIL LEVEL MIN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSIN ARMS-RACK.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 27 Aug 2011 102,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 102,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 99,501 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 94,292 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 89,252 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 86,545 miles

intermitant brake light fault should be checked

rear tyres are down to 2mm

the o/s/f and the o/s main brake pipes are rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2006 83,955 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 83,955 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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J888 RAA is a 1998 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 87,931 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J888 RAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J888 RAA is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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