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M3 JKX

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

143,632 mi
Last recorded143,632 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 143,632 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 143,063 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 142,675 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 140,682 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 139,611 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 138,482 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 135,802 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 134,382 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 131,867 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 128,927 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 128,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 126,326 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 124,864 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 123,211 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 121,139 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 116,813 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 113,294 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 108,017 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 98,382 miles

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 JKX is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 JKX, 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

How do I check the history of M3 JKX?

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What year was M3 JKX registered?

M3 JKX is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is M3 JKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 JKX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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