MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres close to limit
both rear tyres close to limit
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Very slight play in offside track rod inner joint
Very slight play in offside track rod inner joint
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
all brake pipes heavily greased making full inspection difficult
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all brake pipes heavily greased making full inspection difficult
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
has engine oil and power steering fluid leak
nearside front tyre has deep cut in tread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Minor power steering leak.
Offside front tyre worn on edges.
Various brake pipes heavily greased.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Minor power steering leak.
Offside front tyre worn on edges.
Various brake pipes heavily greased.
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S198 AJW is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S198 AJW, 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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S198 AJW is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 4 August 1998.
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