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S158 EGC

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,401 mi
Last recorded57,401 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 EGC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 57,401 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 56,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,578 miles

Front both inner tie rods have slight play

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering reservoir damp (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 54,578 miles

Front both inner tie rods have slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering reservoir damp (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 50,228 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,907 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 45,801 miles

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 45,801 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 43,375 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,471 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 41,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,218 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 39,093 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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S158 EGC is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S158 EGC, 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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S158 EGC is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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