MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,945 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both headlamp beam patterns poor (condensation) and washers not working
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyre treads worn on inner shoulders
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
oil leak at rear diff
slight play in both sides of rack
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
emissions aborted due to overheating engine
oil leak at rear diff
slight play in both sides of rack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes greased
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
exhaust heatshield
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R986 FFA is a 1998 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R986 FFA, 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 R986 FFA registered?
R986 FFA is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 15 May 1998.
Is R986 FFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R986 FFA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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