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S303 EGP

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,495 mi
Last recorded117,495 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS303 EGP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 117,495 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 117,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 117,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine missfiring

Fail 3 Jan 2023 117,314 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine missfiring

Pass 29 Sep 2021 117,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 117,001 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 116,719 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 116,352 miles

All four tyres are beginning to crack

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 115,882 miles

advise both rear and both front metal brake pipes corroded but not excessively at the moment

Pass 18 Jun 2015 114,644 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 113,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2013 110,911 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 16,827 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 108,786 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 106,391 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 98,803 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 93,568 miles

The nearside front antiroll bar drop link swival joint has split boot.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 88,964 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 82,032 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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S303 EGP is a 1998 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 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 S303 EGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S303 EGP registered?

S303 EGP is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S303 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S303 EGP 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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