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R557 CDC

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,332 mi
Last recorded74,332 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 CDC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 74,332 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 74,114 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 73,718 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 73,082 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 72,665 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,107 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 72,084 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 71,858 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 71,157 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 70,847 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 70,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,117 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 69,783 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 69,761 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 69,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 69,660 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 69,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 69,604 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 69,378 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 108,430 miles

front nearside fog light broken.

offside front anti roll bar pin gaiter starting to come loose.

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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R557 CDC is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R557 CDC, 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 R557 CDC registered?

R557 CDC is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R557 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R557 CDC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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