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M33 PET

1998 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,451 mi
Last recorded144,451 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 144,451 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 144,395 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 144,328 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front wiper blades smearing.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front fog light lenses damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2016 142,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside steering arm slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front fog light lenses cracked

rear brake disc corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2015 142,808 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs deteriorating

corrosion starting on nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes joining flexi hoses

plastic covers on bodysills

Fail 1 Apr 2015 142,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs deteriorating

corrosion starting on nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes joining flexi hoses

plastic covers on bodysills

Pass 26 Mar 2014 136,548 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 124,991 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 109,397 miles

Plastic trims fitted to outer sills. Unable to fully inspect perscribed areas.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Signs of PAS leak on underside of engine but unable to confirm source.

Signs of oil leak on underside of engine but unable to confirm source.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 100,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 2 Feb 2011 100,516 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 18 Feb 2010 82,691 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,442 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,259 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 47,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2005 41,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 41,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 PET is a 1998 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M33 PET, 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 M33 PET registered?

M33 PET is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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