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S14 AJB

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,503 mi
Last recorded51,503 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 AJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2009 51,503 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,810 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edge

front shocks slisghty damp

nail in n/s/r trye

power steering pump has slishgt leak

Fail 5 Jan 2009 46,810 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

all tyres wearing on inner edge

front shocks slisghty damp

nail in n/s/r trye

power steering pump has slishgt leak

Pass 3 Jan 2008 34,665 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 27,263 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 25,084 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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S14 AJB is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue 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 S14 AJB, 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 S14 AJB registered?

S14 AJB is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S14 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S14 AJB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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