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M3 HGN

1998 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,537 mi
Last recorded161,537 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HGN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 161,537 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 152,335 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 144,600 miles

exhaust pipe been temporarly repaird

Fail 18 Dec 2005 144,598 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

clutch releas bearing noisy

fuel pipes corroded

offside nearside anti roll bar link bars boots split

oil leak

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 HGN is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGN, 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 HGN registered?

M3 HGN is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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