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S572 GAN

1998 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,367 mi
Last recorded119,367 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS572 GAN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 119,367 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 119,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 119,004 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 119,004 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 118,789 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 118,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 116,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 107,842 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 102,076 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 89,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside headlamp slightly condensated

Pass 19 Jan 2008 88,241 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 80,098 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 80,098 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 79,110 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 78,835 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 75,590 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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S572 GAN is a 1998 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S572 GAN, 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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What year was S572 GAN registered?

S572 GAN is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S572 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S572 GAN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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