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M333 LML

1998 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,376 mi
Last recorded69,376 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 LML
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,376 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 69,376 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 68,725 miles

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

Rear Diff and Engine Oil Leaks

Fail 2 Nov 2013 68,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Diff and Engine Oil Leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,803 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,700 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 60,263 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,634 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 56,898 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 56,898 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2008 56,593 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front 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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,966 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2006 52,601 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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M333 LML is a 1998 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M333 LML, 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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M333 LML is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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