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M3 FSU

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,714 mi
Last recorded118,714 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 118,714 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 118,551 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 118,380 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 118,339 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 118,339 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 118,103 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 117,536 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 113,478 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 105,808 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 102,478 miles

Oil leak

play in rack on offside

power steering bottle weeping oil

rear diff weeping oil

Pass 16 Oct 2010 97,646 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi slightly blowing

power steering bottle slightly weeping oil

rear diff weeping oil

Pass 21 Oct 2009 89,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 89,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 82,004 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight deteriation to bottom column dougnut

Pass 14 Dec 2007 77,832 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 73,166 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 73,136 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 May 2006 73,103 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres wearing low in centre

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

engine oil leak

gearbox oil

nearside front antiroll bar link bar rubber boot split

offside front jacking pad missing

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear diff leaking oil

slight play in nearside track rod end

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 FSU is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FSU, 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 M3 FSU registered?

M3 FSU is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is M3 FSU safe to buy?

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