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M3 CTS

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,053 mi
Last recorded104,053 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2013 104,053 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 101,589 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 98,268 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 94,078 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 90,350 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 86,316 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 80,991 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 76,778 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 75,701 miles

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 CTS is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CTS, 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

How do I check the history of M3 CTS?

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What year was M3 CTS registered?

M3 CTS is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is M3 CTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 CTS shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M3 CTS have outstanding finance?

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