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S270 JGX

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,595 mi
Last recorded94,595 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 JGX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 94,595 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2013 94,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2012 91,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 85,852 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,634 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,789 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

light corrosion on discs vehicle stood

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 2 Oct 2006 66,512 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

slight wear on all brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2005 60,398 miles

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

slight wheel bearing noise only when moving on road

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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S270 JGX is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S270 JGX, 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 S270 JGX registered?

S270 JGX is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S270 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S270 JGX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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