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R434 VCF

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,632 mi
Last recorded51,632 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 VCF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 51,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners, pipes corroding at junction with flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 51,442 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides just before joint with flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 51,017 miles

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

Fuel pipes front to rear slightly corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 50,971 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 50,347 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 49,509 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 49,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,923 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 48,446 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING AT ENDS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY

Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,340 miles

Fuel pipe/s starting to rust / corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pipe/s starting to rust / corroded

front Registration Plates has slight crack

front wiper blade rubber starting worn

Pass 14 Sep 2013 41,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,794 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 40,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,902 miles

n/s/r shock dust cover dropped

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 10 Apr 2010 38,664 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front brake hose furrels corroding

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover dropped

rear diff leaking oil

rear exhaust clamp split

Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,686 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,438 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 36,438 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,210 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 33,660 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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R434 VCF is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R434 VCF, 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 R434 VCF registered?

R434 VCF is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R434 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 VCF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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