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M300 RYN

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,116 mi
Last recorded119,116 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 RYN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 119,116 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 118,971 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 117,206 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 117,166 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)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2010 113,087 miles

No rear seats or seat belts fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 108,408 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 100,064 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 100,064 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 91,845 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 81,872 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 RYN is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RYN, 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

How do I check the history of M300 RYN?

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What year was M300 RYN registered?

M300 RYN is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is M300 RYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 RYN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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