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R929 DBP

1998 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,031 mi
Last recorded126,031 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 DBP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 126,031 miles

Front Inner Both Nearside and Offside Sills/Jacking points Corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff Damp

Pass 25 Mar 2025 125,338 miles

both front inner sills corroded around jacking point

minor oil leak

rear diff damp

Pass 6 Apr 2024 124,151 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 123,316 miles

engine damp

rear diff damp

Pass 7 Apr 2022 121,940 miles

engine damp

front discs corroded

rear diff damp

Pass 8 Aug 2020 121,554 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 121,254 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres low on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2018 120,836 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 120,258 miles

brake pipes corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2016 119,179 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low on inner edges.

Offside sill slightly corroded.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Slight dampness to power steering pipes.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 118,089 miles

o/s/f jacking area corroded not to excess

Pass 30 Jul 2014 116,443 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 115,419 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 113,841 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 113,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 108,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 104,064 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 98,618 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 92,968 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 92,968 miles

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

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 89,466 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 89,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 71,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 71,338 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 70,771 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front brake pads starting to wear low

slight distortion on nearside front wheel inner rim

slight leak from nearside rear shock absorber

slight play in lower swivel and rack arm on offside front

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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R929 DBP is a 1998 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R929 DBP, 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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What year was R929 DBP registered?

R929 DBP is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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