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S260 CDK

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,682 mi
Last recorded153,682 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 CDK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 153,682 miles

Nearside Front HEAD LIGHT CRACKED

Nearside Rear FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 23 Oct 2024 152,984 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 150,692 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 148,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 148,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage various (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 148,831 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 148,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 147,272 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 144,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 141,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides, lower. (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides, between flexible sections. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 137,060 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 134,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 134,035 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 129,276 miles

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear shock absorber top mounts worn.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 129,276 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear shock absorber top mounts worn.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 128,289 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cooling fan weak

rear shock absorber mounts weak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 124,289 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cooling fan weak

rear shock absorber mounts weak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 117,930 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 117,930 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 108,221 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 108,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 96,799 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 85,940 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 77,589 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 64,108 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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S260 CDK is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S260 CDK, 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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S260 CDK is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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