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R665 BLH

1998 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,494 mi
Last recorded114,494 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 BLH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2012 114,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 26 Jun 2012 114,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 1 Jun 2011 103,360 miles

damage front spots

front disc worn

Pass 11 Sep 2010 101,580 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 92,532 miles

Oil leak

Slight damage to front number plate. Front anti-roll, o/s and n/s end link lower ball joint boots split.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 85,605 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2007 78,154 miles

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

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 78,154 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 61,694 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)

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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R665 BLH is a 1998 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R665 BLH, 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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R665 BLH is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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