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R632 RDM

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,581 mi
Last recorded146,581 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 RDM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 146,581 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2023 146,539 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 141,081 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 138,615 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 137,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 133,061 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 127,522 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

buckle to outside of offside rear wheel

exhaust damaged mid section

gear box leaking oil and knocking noise coming from bell,housing

offside front slight buckle in wheel

oil leaking from rear differental

Fail 8 Jul 2008 127,522 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

buckle to outside of offside rear wheel

exhaust damaged mid section

gear box leaking oil and knocking noise coming from bell,housing

offside front slight buckle in wheel

oil leaking from rear differental

Pass 29 Jun 2007 117,071 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 103,949 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 103,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 97,342 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 97,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R632 RDM is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R632 RDM, 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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R632 RDM is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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