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R313 JHJ

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,621 mi
Last recorded93,621 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 JHJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 93,621 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 93,464 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 93,038 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,754 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 92,338 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 91,672 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 90,678 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 89,859 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 88,705 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 87,976 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 87,073 miles

front inner brake pads appear low and disks worn

n/s/f brake pad sensor loose

oil staining on gearbox and rear differential

single high level brake light bulb not working

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2010 87,073 miles

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

front inner brake pads appear low and disks worn

n/s/f brake pad sensor loose

oil staining on gearbox and rear differential

single high level brake light bulb not working

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2009 81,398 miles

front brake disks appear poor

modified brake pedal partially insecure

oil staining on rear differential and gear box

slight play in o/s/f inner track rod joint

Pass 8 Dec 2008 78,795 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 75,828 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 72,463 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 72,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R313 JHJ is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R313 JHJ, 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 R313 JHJ registered?

R313 JHJ is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R313 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 JHJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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