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R421 AOO

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,508 mi
Last recorded126,508 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 AOO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 126,508 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 126,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads worn low

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

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 31 Dec 2010 121,491 miles

Both front inner track rods have slight play

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 121,491 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front inner track rods have slight play

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 105,932 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 93,529 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 90,146 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 89,253 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 82,249 miles

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

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

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

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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R421 AOO is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R421 AOO, 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 R421 AOO registered?

R421 AOO is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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