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S589 VEV

1998 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,466 mi
Last recorded37,466 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW M387,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS589 VEV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 37,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 37,448 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 37,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 37,308 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 37,308 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 37,267 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 37,144 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2017 37,143 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 37,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum limit advise replacing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 36,796 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 36,493 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 36,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 36,215 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre started to split

Pass 28 May 2012 35,793 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 35,375 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 34,696 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall starting to crack

Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,771 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,702 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,774 miles

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

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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S589 VEV is a 1998 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S589 VEV, 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 S589 VEV registered?

S589 VEV is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S589 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S589 VEV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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