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M3 KVX

1998 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,352 mi
Last recorded114,352 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 KVX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 114,352 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 114,352 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 114,180 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 114,171 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 114,160 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 114,140 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 113,984 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 113,669 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 112,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 112,528 miles

Oil leak ()

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 111,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted n/s rear

oil leak

slight play o/s track rod

Pass 4 Jun 2015 107,011 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 107,011 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 102,213 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 97,087 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play o/s front track rod

Fail 4 Jun 2013 97,087 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play o/s front track rod

Pass 2 Jun 2012 92,138 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front fog not working

Fail 1 Jun 2012 92,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside front fog not working

Pass 27 May 2011 80,054 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,124 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 62,905 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,905 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,834 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,436 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 KVX is a 1998 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KVX, 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 KVX registered?

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

Is M3 KVX safe to buy?

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