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S193 NSA

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,752 mi
Last recorded185,752 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 NSA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 185,752 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 185,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 184,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 184,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 184,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 183,794 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 172,221 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 160,438 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 144,117 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 23 Jun 2011 127,200 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 127,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 116,035 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 108,625 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 105,143 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 105,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 98,234 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 88,944 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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S193 NSA is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S193 NSA, 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 S193 NSA registered?

S193 NSA is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S193 NSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S193 NSA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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