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S315 CEB

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,100 mi
Last recorded93,100 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS315 CEB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 93,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,787 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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front heatshield loose

n/s-o/s rear tyres inner edge wearing thin

oil leak

rear dif oil leak

side skirts fitted could not view

Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,673 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 91,673 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 91,371 miles

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

Off side steering arm has slight play

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 89,531 miles

both sets of rear brake pads close to limits

chip in screen

dust cover split to off side front anti-roll bar link

light oil dampness around g-box /rear diff

light under engine oil misting

lip on both front brake disc.

slight uneven wear to to both front tyre near side close to limits

Pass 17 Nov 2009 84,777 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2009 84,777 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2009 80,845 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 80,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 71,544 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 87,012 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 87,012 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S315 CEB is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S315 CEB, 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 S315 CEB registered?

S315 CEB is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S315 CEB safe to buy?

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