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R920 EKK

1998 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,469 mi
Last recorded102,469 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 EKK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 102,469 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 102,462 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 101,095 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 100,296 miles

small stone chips in front windscreen and cracked outside of swept area

Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,228 miles

small stone chips in front windscreen and cracked outside of swept area

Pass 19 Mar 2015 98,179 miles

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

small stone chips in front windscreen and cracked outside of swept area

Pass 25 May 2013 96,972 miles

floors/ inner sill panels starting to rust

front windscreen small stone chips and cracked outside of swept area

indicator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside front antiroll bar link rubber cover boot starting to crack/ perish

power steering pipes damp

rear number plate starting to discolour/ fade

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 94,044 miles

nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to split

offside front foglamp not working

power steering pipes damp- no leak

rear number plate starting to discolour

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2010 91,213 miles

front windscreen cracked outside of swept area

indicator siderepeators starting to discolour

offside front foglamp not working

power steering pipes damp- no leak

rear number plate starting to discolour

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2008 88,856 miles

battery insecure

both indicator siderepeators starting to discolour

emissions first test failed

front tyre treads inner edges worn low

front windscreen cracked outside of swept areas

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear brake slight binding

rear coil springs starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear trailing arms front bushes starting to crack/ wear

Pass 29 Sep 2007 86,570 miles

emissions failed first test

front lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ wear

front siderepeators and rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front windscreen cracked outside swept area

metal brake pipes starting to rust

metal fuel pipes rusty

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

offside rear lower suspension arm to hub bush slight movement

rear coil springs starting to rust

Pass 21 Aug 2006 83,062 miles

both front foglamps broken

both indicator side repeators starting to discolour

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush starting to wear

offside rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

power steering pipes damp but no leak

slight play in steering rack

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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R920 EKK is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R920 EKK, 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

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What year was R920 EKK registered?

R920 EKK is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R920 EKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R920 EKK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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