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R900 BBB

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,090 mi
Last recorded130,090 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 BBB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 130,090 miles

some bulbs out in high level brake light in boot spoiler

windscreen washer jets partially blocked

Fail 13 Apr 2017 130,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively possibly dirty screen/wipers (8.2.2)

some bulbs out in high level brake light in boot spoiler

windscreen washer jets partially blocked

Pass 27 May 2016 128,676 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 128,676 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 124,308 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 124,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 121,530 miles

Rear brake pads about 70% worn.

Fail 8 May 2014 121,530 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake pads about 70% worn.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 118,234 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 19 Apr 2012 118,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 115,467 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2010 112,278 miles

front under section plastic covers

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Fail 26 Mar 2010 112,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front under section plastic covers

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 14 Mar 2009 108,109 miles

slight play too both rear bottom arm lower bushes.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 101,284 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 94,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 90,450 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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R900 BBB is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R900 BBB, 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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R900 BBB is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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