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R319 FEX

1998 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,491 mi
Last recorded130,491 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 FEX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 130,491 miles

Central Rear Lower Heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 130,476 miles

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 130,456 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 130,435 miles

Front water leak

Fail 12 Nov 2020 130,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front water leak

Pass 12 Dec 2019 130,413 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underneath ()

Fail 7 Dec 2019 130,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating dangerous (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underneath ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 130,183 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 130,093 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 128,655 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash is on

Exhaust sound proofing adrift resting on exhaust system

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 128,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pad warning light on dash is on

Exhaust sound proofing adrift resting on exhaust system

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 127,030 miles

Exhaust heat shields adrift

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 124,606 miles

brake pad warning light on

under body heat shields adrift

washer system slight leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 124,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

under body heat shields adrift

washer system slight leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 124,590 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear heat sheld lose

Pass 9 Jul 2013 121,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 118,810 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 113,321 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 107,104 miles

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

play in offside steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2008 101,574 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 98,055 miles

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

n/s/f wiper blade beginning to split

Pass 12 Sep 2006 85,824 miles

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

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

diff leak from seals

Fail 12 Sep 2006 85,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

diff leak from seals

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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R319 FEX is a 1998 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R319 FEX, 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 R319 FEX registered?

R319 FEX is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is R319 FEX safe to buy?

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