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M3 HXF

1998 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,685 mi
Last recorded74,685 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HXF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 74,685 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front floor pan areas and both rear inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort lower than near side rear

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal subframe areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 73,228 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL 6 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Corroded & Undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal BOTH ! Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 72,972 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill repair covered in underseal.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Offside Front Inner Sill repair covered in underseal.

Offside Rear Inner Sill repair covered in underseal.

Fail 26 Jul 2023 72,597 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2022 71,607 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,215 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,946 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 68,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 68,121 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,072 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 68,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 67,702 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 67,684 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 67,246 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 64,842 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,377 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 63,377 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,060 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,991 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,373 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,032 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 45,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,960 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 39,960 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear brake application rate uneven close to fail.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 36,267 miles

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

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 HXF is a 1998 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HXF, 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 HXF registered?

M3 HXF is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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