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M31 NGL

1998 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,094 mi
Last recorded79,094 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 NGL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 79,094 miles

NSF fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 79,094 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

NSF fog lamp lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 78,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 78,319 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 77,646 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 77,542 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear fuel pipes slight corroion.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 77,541 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear fuel pipes corroion

Pass 31 May 2012 77,163 miles

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

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

airbag light staying on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 76,488 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

Pass 26 Jun 2010 73,879 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 72,200 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 71,767 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2008 71,727 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

slight play osf rack end

Pass 3 Jan 2007 70,934 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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M31 NGL is a 1998 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M31 NGL, 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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What year was M31 NGL registered?

M31 NGL is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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