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R575 WLR

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,014 mi
Last recorded35,014 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,014 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has a chunk missing but not showing canvas

Pass 25 Apr 2009 30,678 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,406 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,579 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 14,495 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 14,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

PLAY AND KNOCK IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

TWO THIN METAL POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Pass 25 Oct 2005 8,938 miles

MINOR LEAK FROM EXHAUST FRONT SECTION(SPLITTING ON FLEXI JOINT)

Fail 24 Oct 2005 8,938 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear 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 WLR is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R575 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

R575 WLR is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R575 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R575 WLR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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