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R390 DNK

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

184,301 mi
Last recorded184,301 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 DNK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 184,301 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 184,301 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 184,298 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 178,409 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 178,409 miles

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

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

advise light corrosion on rear brake pipes

advise slight play on o/side rack

Pass 13 Nov 2006 163,308 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 62,290 miles

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

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

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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R390 DNK is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 R390 DNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R390 DNK registered?

R390 DNK is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R390 DNK safe to buy?

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