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R377 PHG

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,585 mi
Last recorded58,585 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 PHG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 58,585 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 54,364 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 53,899 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,887 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint has slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 53,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 53,864 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,851 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 25 May 2016 53,737 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 53,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 50,443 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 46,149 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 44,459 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 41,427 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 37,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 37,637 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,362 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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R377 PHG is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R377 PHG, 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 R377 PHG registered?

R377 PHG is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R377 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R377 PHG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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