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S535 DMR

1998 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

191,484 mi
Last recorded191,484 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 DMR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2018 191,484 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 201,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 200,351 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 190,860 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 188,528 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 182,795 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 175,421 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 174,053 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 146,733 miles

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S535 DMR is a 1998 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S535 DMR, 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 S535 DMR registered?

S535 DMR is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S535 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S535 DMR shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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