MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,635 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wipers split on ends but still clearing windscreen
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak around front of engine / subframe
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear diff leaking oil
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front wipers split on ends but still clearing windscreen
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak around front of engine / subframe
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear diff leaking oil
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
rear brake discs pitted
slight play at offside front steering arm
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R979 DGC is a 1998 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R979 DGC, 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 R979 DGC registered?
R979 DGC is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R979 DGC safe to buy?
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