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R575 KMR

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,037 mi
Last recorded87,037 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 KMR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 87,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 87,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 86,812 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 86,262 miles

both rear amber bulbs fadeing

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

under covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,838 miles

front pads wearing

n/s washer low pressure

o/s/f under covers slight damage

plastic outer sills making inspection difficult

rear amber bulbs fadeing

rear axle oil leaks

Pass 22 Jan 2018 85,224 miles

n/s front windscreen jet not working

o/s rear brake binding slightly

slight imbalance on rear brakes

underbody engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,428 miles

Both front brake pipes to flexi's greased

Both rear brake pipes to flexi's greased

front brake pads wearing down

o/s front under bumper plastic shield insecure

serious oil leak from from rear prop shaft area

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

underside front to rear fuel pipe rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2016 83,450 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads worn

oil leak rear diff

power steering hose/pipes damp

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2016 83,450 miles

slight oil leak

power steering hose/pipes damp

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads worn

oil leak rear diff

Pass 26 Jul 2014 79,103 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 79,063 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 78,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 78,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 77,237 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 76,586 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 75,849 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 73,909 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 71,713 miles

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

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

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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R575 KMR is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R575 KMR, 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 R575 KMR registered?

R575 KMR is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R575 KMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R575 KMR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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