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R575 LGT

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,155 mi
Last recorded95,155 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 95,155 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low on inside edges

nearside and offside front upper spring mounting cups are heavily corroded (may need attention soon)

nearside front tyre is close to legal minimum and wearing on inside edge (may need attention soon)

nearside rear jacking pad is missing

sill covers fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills

slight corrosion to nearside and offside front floorpans and nearside rear floorpan areas.

slight corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

slight corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes

slight play in offside front inner ball joint

slight wear / play in nearside rear lower hub bush

some oil dampness under engine , gearbox and rear axle areas

Pass 29 Sep 2011 94,108 miles

Oil leak

lowered ,bodykit fitted

rear axle oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2011 94,102 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

lowered ,bodykit fitted

rear axle oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 89,829 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 89,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 88,881 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 88,881 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 87,828 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 99,584 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering rack has slight play in both ends

Pass 2 Aug 2007 93,279 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,613 miles

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 LGT is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R575 LGT, 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 LGT registered?

R575 LGT is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R575 LGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R575 LGT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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