MOT Status
ValidMileage
87,503 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant pipe to radiator going porous (risk of loosing coolant)
generic corrosion under vehicle
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering pipes/pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
coolant pipe to radiator going porous (risk of loosing coolant)
generic corrosion under vehicle
Front Windscreen wipers smearing slightly.
Oil leak, but not excessive Evidence of oil leak around underside of engine. Source unclear. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
front wiper smear
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Number Plate Fading
Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded
Nearside Front Fog Lamp Damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear 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
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
rear noplate dertiated
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S397 LOY is a 1998 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 S397 LOY, 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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S397 LOY is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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