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R374 AAW

1998 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

163,408 mi
Last recorded163,408 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 AAW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 163,408 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 163,366 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 163,285 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 163,116 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 163,103 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Water logged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 18 Jan 2022 163,100 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Water logged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 25 Nov 2020 156,908 miles

corrosion various brake pipes

Pass 5 Nov 2019 156,813 miles

Rear corrosion various brake pipes

Pass 7 Nov 2018 156,618 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 155,839 miles

Offside Rear corrosion rear brake pipe

Pass 17 Nov 2016 155,102 miles

corrosion various brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2015 153,591 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 15,093 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Nov 2013 148,710 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 146,088 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Nov 2011 143,277 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2010 140,554 miles

corrosion various brake pipea

Pass 4 Nov 2009 136,274 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 133,710 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 133,142 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 131,263 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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R374 AAW is a 1998 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R374 AAW, 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 R374 AAW registered?

R374 AAW is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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