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M33 VOH

1998 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,800 mi
Last recorded96,800 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 VOH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 96,800 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 94,129 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 91,816 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 90,951 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 87,346 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 85,663 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 84,722 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,093 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 84,090 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,780 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 81,779 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 71,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 71,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,188 miles

corrosion on front brake disc

slight play in nearside rear lower suspension arm bush

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,864 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 57,725 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 57,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,937 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 42,453 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 42,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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M33 VOH is a 1998 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOH, 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 VOH registered?

M33 VOH is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is M33 VOH safe to buy?

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