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R793 JGF

1998 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,967 mi
Last recorded41,967 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 JGF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 41,967 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,913 miles

Fuel pipe slightly corroded.

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

Offside Front outer sill skin corroded, not structural or in prescribed area.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 40,913 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe slightly corroded.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 39,482 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,581 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 34,579 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 30,051 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 30,051 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2011 28,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,462 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 24,870 miles

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

rear axle has a slight oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 22,950 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 21,081 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2006 19,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R793 JGF is a 1998 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R793 JGF, 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 R793 JGF registered?

R793 JGF is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R793 JGF safe to buy?

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