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S238 CRO

1998 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,376 mi
Last recorded101,376 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 CRO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 101,376 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 101,327 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 238,930 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 238,540 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 238,416 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 225,622 miles

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

body corroded

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2015 213,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 29 Aug 2015 213,821 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 26 Aug 2014 201,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 192,009 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspect both front to rear brake pipes above fuel tank rusted

Fail 20 Sep 2013 192,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspect both front to rear brake pipes above fuel tank rusted

Pass 4 Sep 2012 180,846 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 167,251 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 154,830 miles

Heastshield insecure.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 145,519 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak suspect gearbox extension housing seal

PAS front steering pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 1 Sep 2008 134,558 miles

front no plate discoloured

n/s/f worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Sep 2007 123,455 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 111,526 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 111,245 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 98,613 miles

oil leak engine n/s/f

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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S238 CRO is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S238 CRO, 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 S238 CRO registered?

S238 CRO is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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