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R456 LPC

1998 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,204 mi
Last recorded95,204 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 LPC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,204 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 87,176 miles

Front wheel arch linings insecure

High carbon monoxide emissions on slow idle

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2008 87,173 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front wheel arch linings insecure

High carbon monoxide emissions on slow idle

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2006 81,454 miles

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

oil level low

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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R456 LPC is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R456 LPC, 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 R456 LPC registered?

R456 LPC is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R456 LPC safe to buy?

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