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R965 EAV

1998 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

332,502 mi
Last recorded332,502 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 EAV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 332,502 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 332,494 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 332,486 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 332,463 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 332,454 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 332,434 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 332,400 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 332,392 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 332,392 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 326,735 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 326,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 320,014 miles

front exhaust joints - minor blow

nearside front brake hose perishing - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front steering rack gaitor split - preventing ingess of dirt - STRONG ADVICE

nearside rear brake pipes to hose corroded

offside rear brake pipe to hose corroded - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 18 Dec 2013 310,846 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 310,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Dec 2012 295,442 miles

bonnet support struts weak

front and rear brake hose ferrules / rear subframe / fuel tank straps - corroding

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to and from brake hoses corroded

nearside front brake hose perishing

nearside front fog light inoperative

nearside front wiper smeary

offside rear tyre close to limit - 2mm

slightly long travel on handbrake

Fail 6 Dec 2012 295,442 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

bonnet support struts weak

front and rear brake hose ferrules / rear subframe / fuel tank straps - corroding

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to and from brake hoses corroded

nearside front brake hose perishing

nearside front fog light inoperative

nearside front wiper smeary

offside rear indicator pale

offside rear tyre close to limit - 2mm

slightly long travel on handbrake

Pass 16 Dec 2011 280,976 miles

nearside and offsi8de rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to and from hoses corroding

nearside front brake hose starting to perish

nearside front fog light inoperative

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear indicator slightly pale

offside front and rear jacking point areas corroding

offside front wiper smeary

Pass 22 Dec 2010 268,621 miles

front exhaust downpipe area minor blow

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroding

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2009 255,422 miles

nearside and offside front headlight beam patterns slightly diffused

nearside and offside rear brake discs lipped

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

nearside front suspension shock absorber wet

offside front indicator pale

offside rear brake pipe from hose corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2008 238,156 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyrewall cut

rear subframe corroded

slight play in offside front track rod (rack end)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 238,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside rear brake discs lipped

nearside front headlight lens cracked

nearside rear tyrewall cut

offside front foglight lens damaged

rear subframe corroded

slight play in offside front track rod (rack end)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 212,541 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 192,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R965 EAV 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 78.3%.

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 R965 EAV, 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 R965 EAV registered?

R965 EAV is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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