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M3 CPW

1998 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,399 mi
Last recorded58,399 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 CPW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 58,399 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 57,987 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 57,283 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 56,872 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 56,318 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 55,742 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 55,161 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 54,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 54,668 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (lollipop) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (lollipop) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 54,312 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 54,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,390 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 53,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slightly binding o\s\f brake

Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,217 miles

Offside Front head lamp damp

Fail 15 Apr 2016 53,208 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front head lamp damp

Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,655 miles

offside front head lamp damp

offside front tyre badly perrished but no cord showing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,529 miles

offside front tyre perrished

Fail 24 Apr 2014 51,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,701 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 48,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,393 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,089 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,697 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 44,533 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,731 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 42,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M3 CPW is a 1998 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M3 CPW, 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 CPW registered?

M3 CPW is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is M3 CPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 CPW shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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