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S244 NLM

1998 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,113 mi
Last recorded95,113 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 NLM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 95,113 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 94,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 94,594 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 94,126 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 93,844 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 93,662 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,255 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 93,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 92,917 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 90,112 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 90,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 81,581 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 86,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 84,489 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 84,320 miles

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

sill covers preventing full inspection

slight play in inner track rod ball joint-rack bush area -nearside & offside

Pass 17 Dec 2010 83,729 miles

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2010 83,042 miles

sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2010 83,042 miles

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

sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Dec 2008 82,213 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 80,750 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre lightly touching mud shield

under engine splash shield loose

Pass 19 Dec 2006 79,015 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 77,456 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 77,456 miles

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

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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S244 NLM is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S244 NLM, 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 S244 NLM registered?

S244 NLM is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S244 NLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S244 NLM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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