MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,015 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S278 LLX is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
Across all 1999 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 80,351 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 S278 LLX, 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 27 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of S278 LLX?
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What year was S278 LLX registered?
S278 LLX is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 2 February 1999.
Is S278 LLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S278 LLX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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