MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,137 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front shockers rusty
Minor play in rack
fuel tank straps starting to rust
light corrosion on both rear outer brake pipes
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank straps starting to corrode
Light corrosion on both rear outer brake pipes
front shock absorber casings corroded
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front brake pipe getting rusty
Offside Rear jacking area rusty
Offside head light lens outer glass cracked
Rear diff leaking badley
oil leak under engine
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (front) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake pipe getting rusty
Nearside Front lower suspension bush bonding worn
Offside Rear jacking area rusty
Offside head light lens outer glass cracked
Rear diff leaking badley
oil leak under engine
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all brake hose ferrules corroded
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished/cracking evident
front inner wheel arch /chassis rail areas rusty
fuel lines corroded
fuel tank straps rusty
plastic sill covers and undertray fitted preventing full inspection of testable items
play evident in steering rack
rear shocker casings corroded
wear evident in rear subframe bushes
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all brake hose ferrules corroded
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished/cracking evident
front inner wheel arch /chassis rail areas rusty
fuel lines corroded
fuel tank straps rusty
plastic sill covers and undertray fitted preventing full inspection of testable items
play evident in steering rack
rear shocker casings corroded
wear evident in rear subframe bushes
airbag light on
engine oil leaks evident
o/s/r brake pipe rusty
o/s/r shockerdamp
rack damp
rear subframe mountings worn/perished
slight blow from front downpipe area
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
airbag light on
engine oil leaks evident
o/s/r brake pipe rusty
o/s/r shockerdamp
rack damp
rear subframe mountings worn/perished
slight blow from front downpipe area
slight play in steering rack
both front indicators starting to flash white
both wishbone rear bushes have slight cracks
slight dampness around steering resoviors and pipes
slight play / noise in steering rack
surface rust staring on rear steel brake pipes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R730 DVG is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R730 DVG, 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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R730 DVG is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 22 May 1998.
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