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M3 HFX

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,913 mi
Last recorded135,913 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 135,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 135,248 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 135,062 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 134,892 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 134,782 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 134,747 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

heat shield loose

Pass 2 Aug 2019 134,680 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 134,680 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 134,638 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 134,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 134,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 133,270 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 133,270 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 133,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 133,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 132,804 miles

air bag light on

Fail 29 Feb 2012 132,804 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 25 Oct 2010 131,356 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak from differential

Fail 15 Oct 2010 131,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak from differential

Pass 16 Oct 2009 126,141 miles

front brake imbalance

n/s/f lower anti- roll linkage bush perished.

n/s/r tyre on wear indicator.

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play.

small chip to front screen.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 126,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake reading lower than o/s.

n/s/f lower anti- roll linkage bush perished.

n/s/r tyre on wear indicator.

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play.

rear diff leaking -oil seal- REQUIRES ATTENTION.

small chip to front screen.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 119,252 miles

diff leaking

Fail 19 Sep 2008 119,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

diff leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2007 111,560 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 97,967 miles

heavy engine oil leak,slight pas leak,slight blow on system.poor engine idle.

Fail 30 Sep 2006 97,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak fron underside of car

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 HFX is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HFX, 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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M3 HFX is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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