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R436 OEE

1998 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,121 mi
Last recorded108,121 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 OEE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 108,121 miles

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

patches of corrosion

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 101,291 miles

offside rear indicator faded.

rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

rear brake pipes corroded:- keep in check.

Fail 19 May 2010 101,271 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear indicator faded.

rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

rear brake pipes corroded:- keep in check.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 99,329 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion and wear brake discs.

corrosion brake pipes.

corrosion underside and wheel arches.

deterioration steering susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 99,329 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion and wear brake discs.

corrosion brake pipes.

corrosion underside and wheel arches.

deterioration steering susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 95,978 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 91,539 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 91,539 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 86,706 miles

both front indicator bulbs becoming white

corrosion to o/s/f and both rear brake pipes

surface corrosion to both rear brake discs †

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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R436 OEE is a 1998 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R436 OEE, 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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R436 OEE is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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