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S11 MDM

1998 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,848 mi
Last recorded160,848 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 MDM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 160,848 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 150,144 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 143,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

alarm siren broken and hanging by wires in engine bay

exhaust heat sheild loose

front exhaust mounting corroded

front suspension anti roll bar drop link boots split

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2008 143,348 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

front exhaust mounting corroded

front suspension anti roll bar drop link boots split

horn siren broken and hanging by wires in engine bay

nearside rear brake pipe corrodeing

one center stop light bulb not working

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2007 133,381 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 7 Jul 2006 120,588 miles

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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S11 MDM is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S11 MDM, 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 S11 MDM registered?

S11 MDM is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S11 MDM safe to buy?

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