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R971 JAT

1998 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,594 mi
Last recorded40,594 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 JAT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,594 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 40,229 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2017 40,229 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,136 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s n/s front lower arms shwing signs of corrosion.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation behind nearside front headlamp glass

corrosion to floor pan front to rear and around jacking points

corrosion to front and rear brake ferrules

corrosion to front suspension,steering and braking systems

fuel tank straps corroded

full body kit fitted unable to assess outer sills properly

parkbrake requirements only just met @ 17% the parkbrake requires adjustment or repair

rear exhaust heat shield has dropped

the vehicle has been lowered and only just fits onto the jack

Fail 12 Mar 2014 39,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation behind nearside front headlamp glass

corrosion to floor pan front to rear and around jacking points

corrosion to front and rear brake ferrules

corrosion to front suspension,steering and braking systems

fuel tank straps corroded

full body kit fitted unable to assess outer sills properly

parkbrake requirements only just met @ 17% the parkbrake requires adjustment or repair

rear exhaust heat shield has dropped

the vehicle has been lowered and only just fits onto the jack

Pass 22 Feb 2013 38,987 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 38,830 miles

wear at rear suspension offside arm bush

Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,764 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body kit fitted to vehicle preventing full examination of both sides outer body sills. undertray fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

both sides rear brake discs scored & corrodded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 36,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body kit fitted to vehicle preventing full examination of both sides outer body sills. undertray fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

both sides front & both sides rear indicators fading to white

both sides rear brake discs scored & corrodded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,062 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,475 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn(not excessive)

o/s/,n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r,n/s/r brakes slight binding

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,822 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 24,819 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front tyre nearing wear indicators

various brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 5 Jun 2006 19,350 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 19,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

evidence of engine oil leak †

wipers smearing screen slightly

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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R971 JAT is a 1998 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R971 JAT, 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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R971 JAT is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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