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S12 MCP

1998 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,028 mi
Last recorded120,028 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 MCP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 120,028 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 113,644 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 97,876 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 93,932 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 92,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 92,388 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 73,443 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 73,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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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S12 MCP is a 1998 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S12 MCP, 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 S12 MCP registered?

S12 MCP is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S12 MCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 MCP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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