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S1 OWW

1998 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,923 mi
Last recorded114,923 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 OWW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 114,923 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 114,733 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 113,804 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,818 miles

Vehicle has been modified including brakes, suspension and exhaust

Pass 5 Jun 2018 110,655 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2015 110,349 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 110,349 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 109,858 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 108,076 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 103,562 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 102,343 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 99,793 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 99,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 99,110 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 93,768 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 90,059 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 90,059 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S1 OWW is a 1998 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S1 OWW, 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 S1 OWW registered?

S1 OWW is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S1 OWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 OWW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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