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S36 NJB

1998 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,802 mi
Last recorded88,802 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 NJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 88,802 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 88,739 miles

car modified for racing

Pass 21 May 2012 88,443 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 88,345 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 88,345 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,177 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 84,978 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 84,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 74,377 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack arm O/S

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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S36 NJB is a 1998 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S36 NJB, 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

How do I check the history of S36 NJB?

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What year was S36 NJB registered?

S36 NJB is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S36 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S36 NJB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S36 NJB have outstanding finance?

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