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S535 DUP

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

107,992 mi
Last recorded107,992 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 DUP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 107,992 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 107,077 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 106,854 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 105,957 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 105,838 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 105,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 105,075 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 105,054 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2014 104,111 miles

Oil leak

front tyre edges low

Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 86,985 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,863 miles

Condensation in OSF headlamp - not effecting beam pattern

Engine oil leak

Engine undertray missing

Fuel pipe corroded to tank

NSF fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 76,861 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Condensation in OSF headlamp - not effecting beam pattern

Engine oil leak

Engine undertray missing

Fuel pipe corroded to tank

NSF fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,499 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Slight play in O/S steering rack end (track control arm).

Fail 30 Sep 2011 71,406 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

exhaust clamp broken on front pipe

Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,326 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 62,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack joints worn slightly

o/s/r fuel pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

oil leval low

rear diff leaking

Fail 10 Sep 2008 52,183 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,183 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 48,957 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 48,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,862 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,862 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 44,862 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 DUP is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DUP, 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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S535 DUP is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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