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M300 MAP

1998 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,251 mi
Last recorded63,251 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 MAP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 63,251 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 63,131 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 63,106 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 63,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 62,875 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,842 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 59,464 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 13 May 2014 55,099 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 51,606 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 47,245 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 6 May 2011 41,394 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,499 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 33,574 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,908 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,044 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,234 miles

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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M300 MAP is a 1998 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M300 MAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M300 MAP registered?

M300 MAP is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is M300 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 MAP shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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