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R618 JAR

1998 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,526 mi
Last recorded120,526 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 JAR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 120,526 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 120,159 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 119,822 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 119,261 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 118,385 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 117,551 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 117,103 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 115,709 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 111,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 104,314 miles

airbag light on, showing check control, and brake light circuit and see owners manual

both rear tyres on limit

gear nob slightly insecure

hand brake lever has slight movement

nearside rear and offside rear wheel arches covers insecure

offside front tyre has a rip in it

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 3 Jul 2008 104,314 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on, showing check control, and brake light circuit and see owners manual

both rear tyres on limit

gear nob slightly insecure

hand brake lever has slight movement

nearside rear and offside rear wheel arches covers insecure

offside front tyre has a rip in it

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 30 Jun 2008 104,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2007 96,959 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 91,626 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 91,619 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R618 JAR is a 1998 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R618 JAR, 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 R618 JAR registered?

R618 JAR is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R618 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 JAR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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