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S2 WUD

1998 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,411 mi
Last recorded100,411 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 WUD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 100,411 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 100,322 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 100,280 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 99,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 99,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 99,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 99,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2019 99,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 98,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2018 98,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 97,459 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 96,326 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 95,787 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2013 94,662 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 94,122 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,577 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 92,407 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 91,392 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 89,932 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 87,658 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 85,113 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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S2 WUD is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S2 WUD, 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 S2 WUD registered?

S2 WUD is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S2 WUD safe to buy?

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