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R382 ECR

1998 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,568 mi
Last recorded115,568 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 ECR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 115,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded & holed outside prescribed area

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear differential leak

brake fluid low but not on minimum

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

inner steering rack joint(s) play

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 115,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill poor welding repair (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill/wheel arch poor welding repair (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded & holed outside prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill poor welding repair (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill poor welding repair (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear differential leak

brake fluid low but not on minimum

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

inner steering rack joint(s) play

oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2016 115,460 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread worn inner edge & on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front jacking point heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to wheel arch corroded close to excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded & holed outside prescribed are

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

Offside Front jacking point heavily corroded & holed outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill close to excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to wheel arch corroded close to excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner sill poor welding repair

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

inner steering rack play

oil leak

possible rear differential leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 110,542 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 110,542 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 104,404 miles

for advisory itams see test number 647937404138

Fail 17 Apr 2014 104,228 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres getting low

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to offside front outer sill

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2013 96,791 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre deteriorated/cracking

offside front fog lamp broken

very slight corrosion to al brake discs

Fail 22 Apr 2013 96,791 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre deteriorated/cracking

offside front fog lamp broken

very slight corrosion to al brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2012 93,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 93,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 82,312 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 73,791 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,504 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)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 66,504 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,478 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 63,477 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 61,794 miles

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

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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R382 ECR is a 1998 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R382 ECR, 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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R382 ECR is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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