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S428 NLM

1998 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,848 mi
Last recorded135,848 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 NLM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 135,848 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment tor repair.

Pass 24 Dec 2014 132,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 132,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lowering spring fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2011 130,026 miles

front brake disc slight corroded

rear brake disc slight corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2010 128,325 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 122,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 117,556 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2008 117,556 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2007 113,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S428 NLM is a 1998 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S428 NLM, 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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S428 NLM is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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