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S337 SNG

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,057 mi
Last recorded154,057 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS337 SNG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 154,057 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 138,007 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 144,852 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 141,330 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 139,865 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 139,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

advise small tear n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2012 138,605 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 138,582 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 133,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 133,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 127,364 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

ns wiper split ---all tyres in very poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2010 127,250 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

ns wiper split ---all tyres in very poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2009 121,036 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 108,666 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 102,119 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 94,675 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)

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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S337 SNG is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S337 SNG, 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 S337 SNG registered?

S337 SNG is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S337 SNG safe to buy?

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