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R619 VMO

1998 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,805 mi
Last recorded86,805 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR619 VMO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 86,805 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 85,693 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 84,921 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 84,921 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2022 84,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing against chassis. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 83,475 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,486 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 81,401 miles

Oil leak Rear axle ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,167 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,651 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,801 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,078 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 62,826 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,489 miles

slight movement in offside rear hub assembly

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 21 Feb 2008 55,384 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 52,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,102 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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R619 VMO is a 1998 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R619 VMO, 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 R619 VMO registered?

R619 VMO is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R619 VMO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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