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R794 PSH

1998 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,500 mi
Last recorded138,500 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 PSH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2016 138,500 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 134,674 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 129,786 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 119,444 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 113,847 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 99,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 95,468 miles

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

OSF marker light slightly dull

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

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

Run out on OSF disc (consider replacing)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 71,737 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
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R794 PSH is a 1998 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R794 PSH, 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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R794 PSH is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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