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M33 JDN

1998 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,993 mi
Last recorded72,993 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 JDN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 72,993 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,993 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 72,993 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,816 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 72,642 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,446 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 72,446 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 72,171 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 71,762 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 70,594 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,796 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 67,595 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 65,769 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,097 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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M33 JDN 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 92.9%.

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 M33 JDN, 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 M33 JDN registered?

M33 JDN is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is M33 JDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 JDN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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