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R960 KBV

1998 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,998 mi
Last recorded53,998 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 KBV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 53,998 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 53,977 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 53,922 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 53,848 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 53,812 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 53,769 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 53,751 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 53,704 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,629 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 53,253 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 52,776 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 52,637 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 52,253 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 51,020 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,392 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,112 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 24,632 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

power steering pump reservoir lid missing

Pass 20 May 2008 41,856 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,647 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,371 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 24,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R960 KBV is a 1998 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R960 KBV, 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 R960 KBV registered?

R960 KBV is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R960 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R960 KBV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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