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S238 SNG

1998 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,220 mi
Last recorded65,220 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 SNG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 65,220 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2025 65,104 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 64,078 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 64,043 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 63,402 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 63,367 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,602 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 61,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm & wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight judder / smearing advise replace (3.4 (b) (i))

steering pipes corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 61,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing / slight judder advise replace (3.4 (b) (i))

steering pipes corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering pipes coroded

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Oct 2016 61,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering pipes rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smearing

Fail 9 Jul 2015 61,317 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,452 miles

Oil leak

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2014 60,441 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2013 60,418 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2012 59,478 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 59,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 58,458 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 57,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 57,310 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 56,967 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 56,573 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 55,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 52,848 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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S238 SNG is a 1998 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SNG, 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 S238 SNG registered?

S238 SNG is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S238 SNG safe to buy?

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