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S116 VGY

1998 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,703 mi
Last recorded57,703 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 VGY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2009 57,703 miles

both inner frot brake pads apper to be getting low

slight hydraulic fluid leak from abs unit

Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,893 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 51,893 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s parking brake performance low

slight play in steering rack o/s †front brake discs lipped and worn

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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S116 VGY is a 1998 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S116 VGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S116 VGY registered?

S116 VGY is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S116 VGY safe to buy?

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