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R94 UYW

1998 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,146 mi
Last recorded61,146 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 UYW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 61,146 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 61,103 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,028 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 60,936 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 60,882 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 60,807 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 60,621 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 59,405 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,650 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 58,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 58,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,200 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,864 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 57,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,202 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 49,903 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 49,304 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mount is bent & broken but supporting th exhaust

o/s/f tyre is cracked and perished

rear brake pipes corroded

rear diff leaking oil

slight play in o/s/r lower arm

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2008 46,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 43,696 miles

as per original vt 32 no 680701417075

Fail 11 Jan 2007 43,696 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd rear axle

engine oil level low

n/s/f driving light damaged lens

plastic sill and under engine covers

rear brake pads close to limits

some damage to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 19 Jan 2006 38,414 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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R94 UYW is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R94 UYW, 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 R94 UYW registered?

R94 UYW is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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