MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,566 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside rear brake binding very slightly
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R731 EJA is a 1998 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R731 EJA, 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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What year was R731 EJA registered?
R731 EJA is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R731 EJA safe to buy?
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