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R350 LTA

1998 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,233 mi
Last recorded91,233 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 LTA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 91,233 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 89,195 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 88,281 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 86,497 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 86,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 90 (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 84,813 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 82,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 82,324 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 82,216 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 82,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 81,242 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 80,601 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,328 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 79,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from diff front sill

Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,549 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 79,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,405 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight coolant leak from expansion tank level sensor

slight play in both rear lower suspension arm outer bushes

Fail 6 Nov 2012 79,405 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight coolant leak from expansion tank level sensor

slight play in both rear lower suspension arm outer bushes

Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,548 miles

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 77,243 miles

engine slightly oily

rear diff slighlty oily

Fail 31 Dec 2009 73,635 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 73,635 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 62,553 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 62,545 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,056 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 54,615 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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R350 LTA is a 1998 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R350 LTA, 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 R350 LTA registered?

R350 LTA is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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