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R8 CYC

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

10,006 mi
Last recorded10,006 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 CYC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 10,006 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 10,000 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 9,993 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 9,984 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 9,969 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 9,960 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 9,956 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 9,948 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 9,940 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 9,926 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 9,884 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 9,872 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 9,842 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 9,799 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 9,740 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 9,740 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 9,704 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 9,592 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 9,446 miles

front wheels are close to catching strut advise putting hub spacer to rectify any problems occuring

Pass 29 May 2007 9,268 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 9,038 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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R8 CYC is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R8 CYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R8 CYC?

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What year was R8 CYC registered?

R8 CYC is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R8 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 CYC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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