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S56 CDL

1998 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,199 mi
Last recorded115,199 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 CDL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 115,199 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 115,199 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 115,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 114,156 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 114,042 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 112,784 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 111,552 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 111,552 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 106,530 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 105,003 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 103,010 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 103,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside and offside front drop link dust covers split

Pass 18 Aug 2006 100,564 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 100,559 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

O/S/F AND N/S/F DROP LINK DUST COVERS TORN

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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S56 CDL is a 1998 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S56 CDL, 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 S56 CDL registered?

S56 CDL is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S56 CDL safe to buy?

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