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R567 CCP

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

112,007 mi
Last recorded112,007 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR567 CCP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 112,007 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 110,993 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 109,195 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 108,230 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 108,230 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 107,676 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 106,298 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,561 miles

Centre Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 100,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 100,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,030 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 94,030 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 91,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side sill cover insecure advise

Pass 15 Jan 2013 86,410 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 81,345 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,956 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 68,028 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 63,598 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 59,153 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 59,153 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 54,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 50,709 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 50,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R567 CCP is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R567 CCP, 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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R567 CCP is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R567 CCP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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