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S523 YNO

1998 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,765 mi
Last recorded96,765 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 YNO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 96,765 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,592 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 96,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2019 92,499 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 92,454 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion around both front jacking points.

nearside headlamp aim high.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,976 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage by pump (2.3.3b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on offside and nearside front jacking points.

dampness on diff unit.

stone chips on windscreen.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 91,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage by pump (2.3.3b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on offside and nearside front jacking points.

dampness on diff unit.

stone chips on windscreen.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,967 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at pump (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion by both front jacking points.

dampness on diff unit.

small cut on nearside rear outer tyre wall.

stone chips on windscreen.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 91,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at pump (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion by both front jacking points.

dampness on diff unit.

small cut on nearside rear outer tyre wall.

stone chips on windscreen.

Pass 1 Aug 2015 90,932 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shocks slight oil leak

oil leak on diff

oil leak on steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,859 miles

slight corrosion around jacking points

slight wear and corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 26 Jul 2013 87,569 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 87,567 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Jul 2012 86,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Throttle pedal stiff.

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 83,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 80,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,104 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 77,242 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 71,590 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 59,296 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 44,133 miles

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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S523 YNO is a 1998 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S523 YNO, 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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S523 YNO is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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