CarVerify

Free Car Check

R651 BLD

1998 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,477 mi
Last recorded129,477 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 BLD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 129,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 13 Apr 2021 129,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 2 Jul 2019 129,049 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 128,804 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 128,696 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 128,290 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 127,880 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 127,298 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 126,696 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 125,948 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 124,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 124,767 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 118,088 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 114,589 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 114,571 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 112,592 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 31 May 2007 108,110 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 104,974 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R651 BLD is a 1998 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R651 BLD, 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

How do I check the history of R651 BLD?

You can check the full history of R651 BLD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R651 BLD registered?

R651 BLD is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R651 BLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R651 BLD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R651 BLD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R651 BLD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.