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S321 EVO

1998 BMW M3

Multi-colour Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,512 mi
Last recorded92,512 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 EVO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 92,512 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 91,951 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,757 miles

vehicle heavily modified for motorsport.(rally car).

Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,261 miles

vehicle heavily modified for motorsport. (Rallying).

Pass 24 Aug 2017 90,815 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,056 miles

vehicle extensively modified for motorsport

Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,312 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 98,948 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Oct 2012 98,946 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2011 96,698 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2010 95,086 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Oct 2009 90,961 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 90,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 84,824 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 79,416 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 72,590 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

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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S321 EVO is a 1998 BMW M3 in Multi-colour with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S321 EVO, 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 S321 EVO registered?

S321 EVO is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S321 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S321 EVO shows 16 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.

Does S321 EVO have outstanding finance?

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