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M3 BFN

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,492 mi
Last recorded97,492 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BFN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 97,492 miles

BRAKE FLUID HALF WAY BETWEEN LINES.

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE AT HOSE CORRODED SLIGHTLY.

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD .

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 94,286 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP IS ON

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER MOST TREAD EDGE.

Brake pipe to nearside rear brake hose is corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 88,191 miles

o/s & n/s front tyre tread depths low on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2006 77,887 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre outer wall badly damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2006 77,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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M3 BFN is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M3 BFN, 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 M3 BFN registered?

M3 BFN is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is M3 BFN safe to buy?

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