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S221 UKR

1998 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,609 mi
Last recorded92,609 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 UKR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 92,609 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 91,974 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 91,957 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspensions components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2020 91,819 miles

metal fuel pipes corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front metal rigid power steering pipes corroded

Offside Front slight play in shock absorber

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2019 91,518 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 91,172 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 90,570 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 90,503 miles

Nearside front tyre shows wear at inner edge.

Rear brake discs faces show light wear,

Rear nrake pads appear low but servicable.

Slight play at offside front suspension.

Small damage at windscreen.

Under sill ends show surface rusting,

Pass 3 Nov 2009 89,262 miles

Clutch bite is close to floor.

Damp area at rear axle differential.

Front brakes are slight out of ballance.

Rear brake discs are rusty at edges.

Sills are covered full exam not posible,

Small damage at windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2008 85,776 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 85,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 82,044 miles

Rear indicators starting to get abit faded at bulbs slightly

Rear metal b/pipes abit corroded slightly at rear ends

Small crack at screen area

Pass 3 Nov 2006 76,398 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 70,667 miles

Both front tyres abit worn at tread edges[especially N/S/F at inner edge]

Front and rear tyres generally starting to get abit low on tread

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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S221 UKR is a 1998 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S221 UKR, 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 S221 UKR registered?

S221 UKR is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S221 UKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S221 UKR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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