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M3 FYO

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,881 mi
Last recorded17,881 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 17,881 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 17,866 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 17,850 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 17,835 miles

advisory ..plastic over sills fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 17,833 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advisory ..plastic over sills fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 16,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisery;plastic oversills fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2014 13,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisery; plastic oversills fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2013 8,795 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 5,474 miles

corrosion to PAS pipes

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to front suspension

corrosion to fuel pipe

Pass 16 Apr 2011 5,436 miles

corrosion to PAS pipes

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to fuel pipes

oil residue on undertray

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2011 5,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to PAS pipes

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to fuel pipes

oil residue on undertray

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2010 5,433 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 5,420 miles

FRONT / REAR NO PLATES CABLE TIED ON

Pass 7 Apr 2008 5,169 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION / NEW BRAKE PADS FITTED / SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE UNBALANCE IN ROLLERS

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 22 Mar 2007 5,009 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 5,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 4,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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 FYO is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FYO, 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 FYO registered?

M3 FYO is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is M3 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 FYO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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