MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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some bulbs out in high level brake light in boot spoiler
windscreen washer jets partially blocked
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
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack? (2.3.3b)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear brake pads about 70% worn.
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.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers
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
Oil leak
front under section plastic covers
n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers
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
slight play too both rear bottom arm lower bushes.
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
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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